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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Military Officer
Hall
Indiana
John Robert Wooden
Heard
Never
Coaching
Sports

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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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The most important thing in the world is family and love.
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I seldom was ever off my seat on the bench during the game.
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We don’t have to be superstars or win championships…. All we have to do is learn to rise to every occasion, give our best effort, and make those around us better as we do it.
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Don't be afraid to fail. The greatest failure of all is failure to act when action is needed. Use the information that you've acquired in the past through the experiences you've had and act with self-control - but act.
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Big things are accomplished when we master the little things.
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It's not how big you are, it's how big you play.
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Not everyone is equipped to be a leader, but in a sense, everyone is a leader to someone, even though you're not equipped. I think parents are a leader to youngsters, teacher are leaders, coaches are leaders, businessmen are leaders.
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In life, worthwhile accomplishments and acquisitions take time. Usually the better the reward, the more time it takes to acquire it.
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I'm not afraid to die.
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Ability may get you to the top, nut it takes chracter to keep you there - mental, moral, and physical.
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The uphill climb is slow,but the downhill road is fast.
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Do passing drills that come from your offense.
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The greatest failure of all is the failure to act when action is needed
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The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, move.
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A gifted player, who is not a team player, will ultimately hurt the team.
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Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.
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Make each day your masterpiece. Life is now. Life is not later on.
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There is great joy in doing something for somebody else with no thought in receiving anything in return.
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Teamwork is not a preference, it is a requirement.
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