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Readers of Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success received practical, down to earth, biblical tips for being successful in life. Readings based on Wooden's own life experiences and spiritual development through the years revealed that success is built block by block, much like a pyramid. From confidence to faith, the building blocks contribute to moral character and form our key values. Coach Wooden and author Jay Carty would be the first to admit, it is not enough to simply read about the Pyramid of Success, one must also act on it. Enter the playbook, a pocket guide to the principles and Bible verses that Coach Wooden lived and shared for decades. Like sitting next to the legendary coach himself, working through each principle in the playbook and spending time with God will encourage and set you on the road to success.

Revised edition of The essential Wooden, c2007.

Contains John Wooden's autobiography. This book reflects on his record- breaking career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA. schovat popis

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and Jay Carty know that when it comes down to it, success is an equal opportunity player. Anyone can create it in his or her career, family, and beyond. Based on John Wooden's own method to victory, Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success reveals that success is built block by block, where each block is a crucial principle contributing to lifelong achievement in every area of life. Each of these 32 daily readings takes an in-depth look at a single block of the pyramid, which when combined with the other blocks forms the structure of the pyramid of success. Join John Wooden and Jay Carty to discover the building blocks and key values--from confidence to faith--that have brought Coach to the pinnacle of success as a leader, a teacher, and a follower of God.

Achieve more victories this season with insights from high school basketball's ultimate winner! In this comprehensive guide, Morgan Wootten shares his extensive coaching wisdom on player communication, motivation, and strategy. The updated edition features new material on zone offense, quick-hitting plays off the secondary break, man-to-man and trapping defenses, and situational in-bounds plays, enhancing its appeal beyond the original, which sold over 75,000 copies. Additional topics include physical conditioning, job interview tips, summer camp organization, and strategies for managing game situations. Throughout the book, Wootten offers motivational "thought for the day" phrases that effectively communicate important lessons to athletes. With an unparalleled coaching record of 1,274-192 over 46 years at DeMatha High School, Wootten has earned praise from legendary coaches like John Wooden and Mike Krzyzewski. His remarkable achievements include a .869 winning percentage, five national championships, and induction into the National Basketball Hall of Fame. Wooden himself endorses this work as an exceptional teaching aid for developing high school teams. This edition enhances a classic with expanded tactics and personal insights, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for years to come.

Presents the wisdom of basketball coach John Wooden. This book offers lessons that he learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a husband, father, and teacher.