You haven't taught until they've learned. John Wooden More Quotes by John Wooden More Quotes From John Wooden I never yelled at my players much. That would have been artificial stimulation, which doesn't last very long. I think it's like love and passion. Passion won't last as long as love. When you are dependent on passion, you need more and more of it to make it work. It's the same with yelling. John Wooden passion player motivational If you let social activities take precedence over your academic activities, then you will soon lose your basketball activities. John Wooden academic over-you basketball You can’t do anything about yesterday, and the only way to improve tomorrow is by what you do right now. John Wooden tomorrow yesterday way It is impossible to attain proper physical condition without being sound both mentally and morally. John Wooden conditions sound impossible Drink deeply from good books. John Wooden ucla basketball book You've never heard of them- and you never will . John Wooden coaching motivational-sports sports I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the team John Wooden nba team basketball If you lose self-control everything will fall. John Wooden ifs self fall We will begin by learning how to tie our shoes. John Wooden shoes ties My philosophy of defense is to keep the pressure on an opponent until you get to his emotions John Wooden nba basketball philosophy A life not lived for others is not a life, a game not played for others is not a game. John Wooden games No individual should take the blame for a loss, because no individual should get the credit for a victory. John Wooden credit victory loss Never allow anyone else to define your success. John Wooden I always talked to my players about today. It's the only day that matters. John Wooden player matter today With the experience to judge, one need not pre-judge. John Wooden judging needs Before success comes patience... when we add to our accomplishments the element of hard work over a long period of time, we'll place a far greater value on the outcome. When we are patient, we'll have a greater appreciation of our success. John Wooden hard-work appreciation long Since the most important responsibility of a coach in regard to the actual playing of the game is to teach his players properly and effectively to execute the various fundamentals of the game, he is first of all a teacher. John Wooden player responsibility teacher 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 Wooden successful sports thinking Generally speaking, individual performances don't win basketball games John Wooden basketball games winning It isn't about what you do, but how you do it John Wooden motivational-basketball inspirational-basketball ucla
