The true athlete should have character, not be a character

The life lessons taught by John Wooden have become legend. Here's a collection of some of the greatest 'Woodenisms.'

I also wanted my basketball players to know that I really cared about them. Forget basketball; as a person, I cared, I cared about their family.

My eyesight is not nearly as good. My hearing is probably going away. My memory is slipping too. But I'm still around.

I would spend almost as much time planning a practice as conducting it. Everything was planned out each day

The better conditioned team will probably win in the long run.

Loyalty is a cohesive force that forges individuals into a team.