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If there's anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning.
John Wooden
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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
Basketball Coach
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Indiana
John Robert Wooden
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The coach must never forget that he is, first of all, a teacher. He must come (be present), see (diagnose), and conquer (correct). He must continuously be exploring for ways to improve himself in order that he may improve others and welcome every person and everything that maybe helpful to him.
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A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority.
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You have not taught until they have learned.
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You must be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.
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When I am through learning, I am through.
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Be quick without hurrying.
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Don't whine, complain, or make excuses.
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As long as you try your best, you are never a failure. That is, unless you blame others.
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Build shelter against a rainy day.
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Be slow to correct and quick to commend.
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It is important for us to see that our mentors are human and therefore fallible it makes our own shortcomings more tenable.
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Having the courage to make decisions and take action. Never be afraid to fail. You have nothing to fear if you have prepared to the best of your ability.
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Selfishness is the greatest challenge for a coach. Most players are more concerned with making themselves better than the team.
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I am not a strategic coach I am a practice coach.
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You haven't taught until they've learned.
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Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.
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The close games are usually lost, rather than won. What I mean by that is games are mostly won because of the opponent making mistakes during crucial moments.
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Mentors are available at all stages of your leadership life - early, middle and late. Seek them out and listen absorb their knowledge and use it.
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The two hardest things to handle in life are failure and success.
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Respect a man, and he will do all the more.
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