John Wooden Audio & Video

In this talk delivered at the TED conference a few years ago, Wooden talks about true success being the satisfaction of knowing you that put forth your utmost effort in the game despite whether you win or lose. He readily quotes poetry and other sources of his inspiration throughout his life.

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An inspirational classic, Coach Wooden is above all a teacher, and the lessons he imparts here are derived from a lifetime of learning and achievement.

Part documentary, part lecture this hour-long public television video from 2000 presents the life and wisdom of John Wooden, perhaps the greatest coach of the 20th Century.

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.

Basketball legends and former UCLA players Bill Walton and Bill Russell join Wooden to reflect on the famed coach's extraordinary career.

Perhaps the least controversial sports honor in living memory was the selection of John Wooden as "Coach of the Century" by ESPN...

From the legendary basketball coach who inspired generations of athletes and businesspeople, an inspiring book about the power of mentoring and being mentored....

John Wooden speaking at UCLA on November 23, 1971. From the archives of the UCLA Communications Studies Department.

John Wooden speaking at UCLA on April 15, 1970. From the archives of the UCLA Communications Studies Department.