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John Wooden timeline
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Controlling
Since day one, Coach Wooden stressed the importance of the "Pyramid Of Success" -
Leading
Coach Wooden taught his players how to be a great person off the court by preaching "The 7 point creed" -
Disturbance Handler
People were doubting on Coach Wooden because he was not winning championships. Things were chaotic until the next year when he finally won his first NCAA championship -
Organizing
After winning his first NCAA championship he made sure he organized his plays that way he can win more. And that's exaclty what he did. -
Planning
In the offseason John Wooden scouted new players and pushed worked with his players that way they can get better -
Staffing
Had different assistance coaches. But he made them much better as a person and a coach. Especially Steve Lavin -
Human Relations
His former player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar told everyone that he was the easiest person to talk too. And if you had a problem you can talk to him. He was like a father figure -
Resource Allocator
Each year, before the season. Coach Wooden would handle the jerseys and determine each game that was a challenge -
Entrepreneurship
When growing up he did not have a rich family, but by 1975 he was making $35,000 and that is discluding camps and speeches. -
Technical
If you don't believe Coach Woodson has technical skills, just look at his achievments as a coach. 10 NCAA championships -
Disseminator
Lynn Guerin wrote a heartfelt letter to John Wooden. About how great of a person John Wooden is -
Spokesperson
Had one of the most motivational SS speech -
Leader
Bill Walton (NBA hall of famer) said "Not only is John Wooden a great coach, but I consider him one of the best leaders of all time" That says a lot about a person.