The True Final Four ‘Phenom’!
…88 consecutive wins, 10 NCAA championships, 38 consecutive NCAA tournament victories, eight undefeated PAC-8 championships and 4 undefeated full seasons. At 99 years young, John Wooden is the true Final 4 Phenom!
My most prized possession on my bookshelf is an original (1972) well-worn, copy of They Call Me Coach, the classic autobiography of legendary coach John Wooden. When I first read this amazing book (way back when) I was struck by the emphasis on the word “They” in the title. Other people called Wooden “coach”, he didn’t. Wooden wanted to be known as a teacher. This notion stayed with me and continues to shape my coaching and parenting.
I also discovered Wooden’s Pyramid for Success in this little book. The pyramid is a graphical representation of Wooden’s philosophy that success is built block by block. Each block in the pyramid is a key principle to achieving life-long success in every area of life. I’m shocked at how few coaches in my workshops know about the Pyramid of Success. Please Google it and download a copy for yourself!
In They Call Me Coach, Wooden tells us his own story in his own words. It focuses on his 27 years coaching the UCLA basketball team and offers insight into “success” both on and off the court. Wooden’s dedication to his craft made him “America’s ‘winningest’ coach”.
They Call Me Coach covers everything from the basics to important life lessons like “The team that makes the most mistakes will probably win. There is much truth in that statement if you analyze it properly. The doer makes mistakes, and I want doers on my team — players who make things happen.”
This classic is a must read for every coach!
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