__"Pat uncovers new insights into my father's life--his values, his faith, his intensely competitive spirit, and his serving heart."--Nan Wooden__   
For nearly twenty years, John Wooden ran scores of summer youth basketball camps, imparting wisdom and teaching skills to thousands of boys and girls between the ages of eight and fifteen. Most would not grow up to play professional or even college ball, but all of them found their lives changed by their interaction with the greatest coach who ever lived.   
  
This one-of-a-kind book shares their inspiring stories, highlighting six fundamental lessons from Coach Wooden for a life of success and unforgettable impact on others.  
  
  
"Another treasure trove of life lessons by the great John Wooden."--__Mike D'Antoni__, Houston Rockets head coach  
  
"Pat Williams captures not only the greatness but the goodness of John Robert Wooden."--__Dick Enberg__, sportscaster, winner of multiple Hall of Fame and Emmy awards  
  
  
__Pat Williams__ retired as senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic in May 2019 to head up an effort to bring major league baseball to Orlando. He has more than 50 years of professional sports experience, has written more than 100 books, including the popular Coach Wooden, Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret, and Character Carved in Stone. Find out more at www.patwilliams.com.  
  
__Jim Denney__ is the author of Walt's Disneyland, Answers to Satisfy the Soul, Writing in Overdrive, and the Timebenders series for young readers. He has written many books with Pat Williams, including Coach Wooden, The Difference You Make, and Character Carved in Stone. Learn more at www.writinginoverdrive.com.

__Pat Williams__ retired as senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic in May 2019 to head up an effort to bring major league baseball to Orlando. He has more than 50 years of professional sports experience, has written more than 100 books, including the popular Coach Wooden, Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret, and Character Carved in Stone. Find out more at www.patwilliams.com.  
  
__Jim Denney__ is a writer with more than 100 books to his credit. His collaborative titles include numerous books with Pat Williams. Find out more at www.writinginoverdrive.com.

For nearly 20 years, John Wooden ran scores of summer youth basketball camps, imparting wisdom and teaching skills to thousands of boys and girls between the ages of eight and fifteen. Most would not grow up to play professional or even college ball, but all of them found their lives changed by their interaction with the greatest coach who ever lived. In those camps, Coach Wooden also impacted hundreds of camp counselors and assistant coaches. This one-of-a-kind book shares their inspiring stories, highlighting six fundamental lessons from Coach Wooden for a life of success and unforgettable impact on others.

UCLA Coach John Wooden didn't just coach NCAA champions for more than 20 years, he taught the sport he loved to youth at his basketball camps. Now the life lessons he shared and the impact he had can help you live a life that is not only good, but also great.

Williams, Pat ;Denney, Jim

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction

1. More than a Basketball Camp

2. Success Is in the Details

3. Be a Leader Who Builds Leaders

4. Be a Teacher

5. Teach Wisdom, Not Winning

6. Empower Your People

7. Strive for Competitive Greatness

8. The Undiscovered Coach Wooden

9. Q&A with Coach Wooden

Epilogue

Notes

About the Authors

Also by Pat Williams and Jim Denney

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\["Life lessons for sports fans","This book distills a lifetime of wisdom from Coach John Wooden","A unique blend of Christian truth and practical advice"\]

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