Unforgettable life lessons from the man ESPN named its "Coach of the Century"
"A good teacher or coach must not only understand others, but himself or herself as well."
—John Wooden
In this captivating book, beloved basketball coach John Wooden reveals the educational journey he took throughout his legendary life, from his earliest days on a small Indiana farm to the glory of his historic record-setting UCLA dynasty. Throughout My Personal Best, Coach Wooden introduces us to the men and women who shaped him and the many important life lessons they taught along the way.
You'll meet his father, Joshua, the honest, straight-shooting farmer who urged his son, "Don't try to be better than somebody else, but never cease trying to be the best you can be." His mother, Roxie, a hardscrabble survivor who taught her children the value of faith and sacrifice. And his wife, Nellie, the high-school sweetheart (and ukulele virtuoso) who inspired him courtside through many games and who continued to be his inspiration throughout his life.
You'll also meet Coach's own coaches, such as Principal Earl Warriner, the feisty disciplinarian who guided Wooden through his first games and left him with the lesson that "no player is bigger or better than the team." High school coach Glenn Curtis, otherwise known as the Ol' Fox, who taught Wooden the poetry of basketball. And Purdue's Piggy Lambert, whose unbending principles and love for his team became Wooden's model of what a great coach and teacher could be.
Last but not least you'll meet many of the students and players who became, in the end, Coach's greatest teachers of all.
This treasure trove of all things Wooden also includes rare, never-before-seen photos from Coach's private collection. Pairing these priceless photos with evocative personal stories, this modern sports classic encompasses the arc of Wooden's achievements and the spirit of his All-American experience, one that will serve as inspiration to anyone who aspires to be a coach--not only on the court but in every arena of life. |
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