Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

It's not how big you are, it's how big you play.

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

If I were a young coach today, I would be extremely careful in selecting assistants.

Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on the list. I was proud when [my wife] Nellie told an interviewer, 'I never could tell whether John had a good practice or a bad practice, because he never brought it home'

It is easier to reach our potential when we learn the value of including others in our quest.

The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.