Coach Wooden's Forgotten Teams: Stories and Lessons from John Wooden's Summer Basketball Camps - Softcover

Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden is known for his record-breaking run of NCAA championships and for working with some of the best players in the sport. His principles for success have been used by not only coaches and athletes, but also business leaders, entrepreneurs, and others. But his reach stretches even farther than most people know--into the hearts and lives of the people who learned the game of basketball on one of Coach Wooden's forgotten teams. For nearly twenty years, John Wooden ran scores of summer youth basketball camps in California and other states, 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 new book shares their inspiring stories and six fundamental lessons for a life of success and an unforgettable impact on others.

"Pat uncovers new insights into my father's life--his values, his faith, his intensely competitive spirit, and his serving heart."--Nan Wooden

"Pat Williams captures the essence of what makes John Wooden the greatest college basketball coach of all time."--Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame college basketball analyst

"Another treasure trove of life lessons by the great John Wooden. This book provides valuable insights on how to be better in basketball and in the game of life."--Mike D'Antoni, Houston Rockets head coach

"What a wonderful idea to capture Coach Wooden hard at work at his summer basketball camps. This book has great value to anyone in a position of leadership. I couldn't put it down."--Josh Pastner, Georgia Tech head men's basketball coach

"Coach Wooden is an example for all of us to follow, and I have long held his words and philosophies in high regard. Pat Williams's new book will make a big difference in your life."--Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets head coach

"Pat Williams captures not only the greatness but the goodness of John Wooden. Other than my own father, Coach Wooden is the greatest man I've ever known."--Dick Enberg, sportscaster, winner of multiple Hall of Fame and Emmy awards

"Pat Williams's great new book, Coach Wooden's Forgotten Teams, brings it all back--the fun, the excitement, and the joy of playing basketball under the instruction of Coach John Wooden himself!"--Ann Meyers Drysdale