Coach: The Life and Legacy of John R. Wooden
Join us for the premiere of this free documentary event. The documentary short entitled Coach: The Life and Legacy of John R. Wooden celebrates the lessons and life philosophy of the legendary UCLA basketball coach. Wooden’s legacy reaches so far that he is considered by many to be the 20th century’s most revered teacher and master mentor. You’ll see seldom-before-seen Wooden footage and interviews with some of the most successful coaches, athletes and thought leaders who were all influenced by Coach Wooden’s teachings and philosophies for a successful life. Watch now!
Why Optimism Is the Key to Attracting Top Talent
Keep a cheerful, optimistic disposition. Think positively rather than negatively. Sincere optimism builds confidence and courage. It was a gloomy practice floor in Malibu, California, at Pepperdine's Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 28, 1980. I was in my first year as an...
read moreYoung People Need Role Models, Not Critics
On Oct. 9, 2015 my dear friend Dave Meyers, the star player on John Wooden's 10th and final national championship basketball team at UCLA, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 62. In that 1975 National championship game, Dave scored 24 points and...
read moreWhy You Should Give Gratitude Freely Without Expecting it in Return
Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect. In his book, There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, Wayne Dyer wrote: “Stop looking for the approval and gratitude of others as your reason to do good. Even if no one ever says...
read moreContentment Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Health
Contentment makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor. The Dalai Lama shared some great wisdom on this idea: “Your level of unhappiness is the difference between what you think you need and what you have.” National Geographic Society Researcher Dan Buettner...
read moreWhy Great Parents Make Great Leaders
Great parents don’t criticize each other in front of their children; great coaches don’t criticize each other in front of their players
read moreEat the Frog: A Case for Doing Your Hardest Task First
The person who usually does what he pleases is seldom pleased with what he does. Coach grew up on a farm in Indiana, and he rose early every morning before going to school to help milk the cows and do other chores required around the farm. When he arrived home from...
read moreLEARN ABOUT COACH WOODEN’S PYRAMID OF SUCCESS.
The Champions
How the Wooden Effect shaped these successful people from all walks of life
Golden State’s Bob Myers and Steve Kerr
Steve Kerr and Bob Myers say UCLA coach John Wooden’s lessons and teachings helped them become the men they are today.
Cori Close
The UCLA women’s basketball coach shares how John Wooden’s lessons shaped her coaching career.