I think permitting the game to become too physical takes away a little bit of the beauty.
John WoodenSeek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
John WoodenI talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to run their lives.
John WoodenOur land is everything to us.... I will tell you one of the things we remember on our land. We remember that our grandfathers paid for it - with their lives.
John WoodenIt is difficult for young players to learn - because of the great emphasis on records - but, ideally, the joy and frustration of sport should come from the performance itself, not the score. While he is playing, the worst thing a player can think about in terms of concentration - and therefore of success - is losing. The next worst is winning.
John Wooden