On June 4, 2010, we lost the greatest coach of all time. John Wooden passed away, leaving behind his legacy. He started from humble beginnings, met the live his life, Nell, and began creating a style of play and morals/ethics that touched countless lives. His pure love of teaching children of all ages will never be matched.
Coach Wooden only had one loosing seasons his entire career, won 10 NCAA titles with 5 being in a row. He coached some of the greatest players ever to play the game. But that is not important to him. The children were.
I was fortunate to meet him in 1995. He told me that success isn't about winning or loosing. It is about trying your hardest and never quitting. If you ever get the chance read his book. They call me coach, please do.
He was 99 years old. His character was important to him, not his reputation. Afterall character is what truly describes us.
You will be missed Coach but you are already with Nell. Rest peacefully sir. Thanks for all you have done!
Coach Wooden only had one loosing seasons his entire career, won 10 NCAA titles with 5 being in a row. He coached some of the greatest players ever to play the game. But that is not important to him. The children were.
I was fortunate to meet him in 1995. He told me that success isn't about winning or loosing. It is about trying your hardest and never quitting. If you ever get the chance read his book. They call me coach, please do.
He was 99 years old. His character was important to him, not his reputation. Afterall character is what truly describes us.
You will be missed Coach but you are already with Nell. Rest peacefully sir. Thanks for all you have done!
