The legendary coach talks about his life, his players, and his winning
philosophies in this bestselling autobiography
John Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's "winningest"
coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins
an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball championships. Now in this
bestselling autobiography--with a Foreword by Hall-of-Famer Bill
Walton--the college basketball legend reflects on his record-breaking
career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to
shape and change the NBA.
From the everyday basics to important life lessons ("It's not how tall
you are, but how tall you play"), Wooden shares his worldly wisdom on
and off the court to offer a personal history of an unforgettable time
in college basketball, answering the most-asked questions about his
life, his career, and the players who made his teams unbeatable.
"They Call Me Coach is grass-roots Americana, a story bigger than
basketball. One of those rare sports books that is must reading for
everyone."
--Chicago Tribune
"What Knute Rockne was to football, Connie Mack to baseball, and Wilbur
and Orville Wright to flying, John Wooden is to basketball. This book
captures the full flavor of the man, the philosophies that work in life,
and the philosophies that work on the court. I commend it to people who
want to succeed at either--or both."
--Los Angeles Times
