I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or it wont be successful.
John WoodenNo individual should take the blame for a loss, because no individual should get the credit for a victory.
John WoodenDecisions are more apt to be accepted when you've listened to suggestions first. I wanted them to see the reason behind what I asked of them, not to do things just because I said so.
John WoodenI discovered early on that the player who learned the fundamentals of basketball is going to have a much better chance of succeeding and rising through the levels of competition than the player who was content to do things his own way. A player should be interested in learning why things are done a certain way. The reasons behind the teaching often go a long way to helping develop the skill.
John Wooden