John Wooden Dies and His Best Quotes

(SAN FRANCISCO, CollegeToCareers.com)-  Yesterday, the world received sad news that one of the most recognized coaches in the history of sports and college basketball has passed away in Los Angeles, California.  Coach John Wooden died Friday night of natural causes.  He was taken to  Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for medical complications on May 26, 2010 and received care.  He was hospitalized for just over a week before passing at age 99.

Coach John Wooden was honored with the Best Coach Ever, in all sports, award on July 29, 2009.

In honor of his life, career, and positive impact he has had on college students, athletes, and the general population, the following quotes are a tribute to the life of John Wooden.

John Wooden Quotes

John Wooden on Reputation:  ”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.”

John Wooden on Talent:  ”I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.”

John Wooden on Mistakes:  “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.”

John Wooden on Success:  “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”

John Wooden on Details:  “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.”

John Wooden on Losing:  ”Players with fight never lose a game, they just run out of time”

John Wooden on Time:  ”If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over?”

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One Response to “John Wooden Dies and His Best Quotes”

1. Nohel says:

   June 5, 2010 at 2:10 am

   RIP John Wooden. You were a great coach, mentor, and role model for many student athletes! You will leave a legacy that will live for ever.

   If anyone would like to share other quotes John Wooden had, please share with us all!!!