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Coach Wooden and me
Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court
Book • 2017
In 'Coach Wooden and Me,' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recounts the inspirational story of his bond with Coach John Wooden, which began when Abdul-Jabbar was an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect.
The book details how their relationship evolved from a history-making coach-player mentorship into a deep and genuine friendship that transcended sports.
Abdul-Jabbar shares intimate details about Coach Wooden's influence on his life, including lessons from Wooden's 'Pyramid of Success,' coping with racism during the Civil Rights era, and the personal fulfillment he achieved under Wooden's guidance.
The book is a tribute to the profound impact Coach Wooden had on Abdul-Jabbar's life, both on and off the court, and their friendship that lasted until Wooden's death in 2010.
The book details how their relationship evolved from a history-making coach-player mentorship into a deep and genuine friendship that transcended sports.
Abdul-Jabbar shares intimate details about Coach Wooden's influence on his life, including lessons from Wooden's 'Pyramid of Success,' coping with racism during the Civil Rights era, and the personal fulfillment he achieved under Wooden's guidance.
The book is a tribute to the profound impact Coach Wooden had on Abdul-Jabbar's life, both on and off the court, and their friendship that lasted until Wooden's death in 2010.
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Angela Duckworth when discussing John Wooden's influence on Ted Lasso and the importance of owning up to failures.
Angela Duckworth when discussing John Wooden's influence on Ted Lasso and the importance of owning up to failures.
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