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One of the greatest coaches ever

The "Wizard of Westwood" John Wooden past away on Friday June 4th, 2010 at the age of 99. The world lost not only the greatest coach ever but a very special and unique person. He is now re-united with his wife Nelly and, I think its safe to say, more happier than ever.

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What's even more important is he is a genuine good all-around person as well. Pick up one of his books and you'll see what I mean. An amazing coach. An even more amazing person.

Check out this great article the L.A. Times wrote about John Wooden:
99 Things About John Wooden

Three reasons to love John Wooden

1. Great Coach

2. Great Speaker

3. Great Person

“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.”

Spotlight Book

The Wisdom of Wooden

Includes Steve Jamison's tribute: My Last Visit With Coach

The Wisdom of Wooden: My Century On and Off the Court

by: John Wooden, Steve Jamison

Amazon Price: $10.03 (as of 06/02/2012)

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The Wooden Legacy

11-Season High School Coaching Record
Year Won Lost Pct.
Totals 218 42 .838

Two-Season Record at Indiana State
Year Won Lost Pct.
Totals 47 14 .778

27-Season Coaching Record at UCLA
Conference
Year Won Lost Pct.
Totals 316 68 .823

Full Season
Year Won Lost Pct.
Totals 620 147 .808

40-Season All-Time Coaching Record
40-Seasons Won Lost Pct.
Totals 885 203 .813

Coach Wooden's Accolades
1930-31-32 : All-American basketball player at Purdue.
1932 : College Basketball 'Player of the Year'
1932 : Big Ten Conference Medal for Proficiency in Scholarship and Athletics
1943 : All-Time All-American Basketball team, Helms Athletic Foundation
1960 : Inducted to the National Basketball Hall of Fame, as a player
1964 : Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, First Group
1964 : California 'Father of the Year'
1964-'67-'69-'70-'72-'73 : NCAA College Basketball 'Coach of the Year'
1970 : The Sporting News 'Sports' Man of the Year'
1971 : Friar's Club 'Coach of the Century'
1972 : Inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame, as a coach (first person inducted in more than one category)
1973 : Sports Illustrated 'Sports' Man of the Year'
1973 : UCLA Honorary 'Alumnus of the Year'
1973 : Whitney M. Young, Jr., National Urban League Memorial Award for Humanitarianism
1973 : Campbell College 'Honorary Doctorate of Humanities'
1974 : First Annual Dr. James Naismith Peach Basket Award for outstanding contributions to basketball
1974 : First Annual National Layman's Leadership Institute Velvet Covered Brick Award for Christian Leadership
1974 : First John Bunn Hall of Fame Service Award
1974 : California 'Grandfather of the Year' Award by National Father's Day Committee
1975 : California Sports Father of the Year Award
1984 : Inducted into the Indiana State Athletic Hall of Fame
1985 : Bellarmine Medal of Excellence. First sports figure to be honored following such figures as Mother Teresa and Walter Cronkite.
1993 : First CASEY Award for exceptional service in amateur athletics.
1993 : Sportslink 'Pathfinder Award' to Hoosier with extraordinary service on behalf of American youth.
1994 : Inducted into GTE/Academic All-America Hall of Fame.
1994 : Sports Illustrated '40 for the Ages'.
1994 : Landry Medal for Inspiration to American youth.
1995 : The Frank G. Wells Disney Award
1995 : Lexington Theological Seminary Service to Mankind Award.
1995 : Reagan Distinguished American Award.
1995 : AYA Humanitarian of the Year.
1995 : NCAA Theodore Roosevelt Sportsman Award
1996 : Given Sixth Victor Award from City of Hope
1998 : ICON Award, UCLA Center on Aging
1998 : Roy Firestone Award, Westcoast Sports Associates
1998 : Corvette Award, St. Vincent Medical Center
1999 : Named by ESPN as the Greatest Coach of the 20th Century
1999 : San Pedro Boys and Girls Club Sevice to Youth award
2000 : Naismith Men's College Coach of the 20th Century
2000 : Uni. of Louisville 'Honorary Doctorate of Public Service'
2001 : 25th Anniversary of the John R. Wooden Award
2002 : Charter Member, Pac-10 Hall of Honor
2003: Receives President Medal of Freedom

John Wooden

"Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights."

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“Make Each Day Your Masterpiece”

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success

"Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."

1) Industriousness - "There is no substitute for hard work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."

2) Enthusiasm - "Enthusiasm brushes off upon those with whom you come in contact. You must truly enjoy what you are doing."

3) Friendship - "Friendship comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage, it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort."

4) Cooperation - "Cooperate with all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your way."

5) Loyalty - "Loyalty to yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."

6) Self-Control - "Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgment and common sense are essential."

7) Alertness - "Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."

Initiative - "Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."

9) Intentness - "Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent."

10) Condition - "Mental-Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated."

11) Skill - "A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."

12) Team Spirit - "A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."

13) Poise - "Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself."

14) Confidence - "Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective."

15) Competitive Greatness - "Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge. "

Coach Wooden's Children's Book

Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success

by: John R. Wooden, Steve Jamison, Peanut Louie Harper, Susan F. Cornelison

Amazon Price: $5.71 (as of 06/02/2012)

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"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. "

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KimGiancaterino Jul 6, 2008 @ 12:58 am | delete

I'm a UCLA alum, so John Wooden is definitely one of my heroes! So good to see a lens on him. Congratulations on your new Squid Giant status. Squid Angel Blessed.

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