Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit trouble to press on you.
John WoodenThe general feeling is, if you don't treat everyone the same you're showing partiality. To me, that's when you show the most partiality, when you treat everyone the same. You must give each individual the treatment that you feel he earns and deserves, recognizing at all times that you're imperfect and you're going to be incorrect oftentimes in your judgment.
John WoodenIf you let social activities take precedence over your academic activities, then you will soon lose your basketball activities.
John WoodenIf pursuing material things becomes your only goal, you will fail in so many ways. Besides, in time all material things go away.
John WoodenThe coach must never forget that he is, first of all, a teacher. He must come (be present), see (diagnose), and conquer (correct). He must continuously be exploring for ways to improve himself in order that he may improve others and welcome every person and everything that maybe helpful to him.
John Wooden