John Wooden

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John Wooden is the legendary basketball coach who led UCLA to 88 consecutive wins, 10 NCAA championships, 38 consecutive NCAA tournament victories, eight undefeated PAC-8 championships and 4 undefeated full seasons. Coach John Wooden is also co-author of eight books including They Call Me CoachWooden: A Lifetime of Observations & Reflections and Beyond Success.

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John Wooden, a man of wisdom beyond his 94 years, is a gifted leader with deep rooted values and principles which he instills in all the teams he coaches. The secret of Coach Wooden's success may be best described in his own words: "Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming"

INCH and MILES: The Journey To Success

By John Wooden with Steve Jamison and Peanut Louie Harper

Coach Wooden’s best-selling children’s book (K-Grade 6) about his Pyramid of Success. A gentle story about the greatness that lives within all of us – and how to bring it out.

"This needed, insightful delightful book is a gem - a real winner just like it's author!"

- Dr. Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"No one better exemplifies the phrase 'Character Counts' then John Wooden. Whatever he touches is gold and in 'INCH and MILES' Coach Wooden's wisdom and decency are translated in marvelously engaging and instructive life lessons. It's a wonderful addition to any children's library."

- Michael Josephson, Josephson Institute of Ethics, Character Counts®

• The Pyramid of Success
• Strategic Team Building
• Competitive Greatness

"Coach John Wooden won the hearts of thousands of students and business folks over the last two days - mine included. What a wonderful, gracious, authentic man!

We just had the two most successful events in Fresno Pacific's history. Both events were sold out with waiting lists. Our bookshop sold over 400 books, and I think Coach signed every one of them! We've had four articles in the newspaper, lots of broadcast coverage, and the kind of word-of-mouth money can't buy.

It is so gratifying to see the values we try to associate with Fresno Pacific demonstrated in real life. I really believe some lives were changed this week by Coach Wooden's presence here. What a wonderful experience!"

---Diana Bates Mock
Director of Media & Community Relations
Fresno Pacific University