by Craig Impelman | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog
“The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.” This quote of Coach John Wooden’s summarized an important idea that he felt was critical for any individual involved in a group activity to recognize. In a 2005 radio interview, Coach Wooden was asked two very...
by Craig Impelman | May 22, 2019 | Blog
“Respect every opponent, but fear none.” This quote by John Wooden reflects his definition of confidence: “Respect without fear may come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective.” The details of Coach Wooden’s approach to competition are worth...
by Cecilia Meis | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog
The top block on Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, Competitive Greatness, is defined as, “Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge.” Coach never mentioned being competitive in association with winning or being a great competitor in...
