In November 2000 the ninety year old John Wooden was being honored and interviewed.  He offered one of his many strong views about coaching, particulary referring to what he believes to be a coach's major responsibility;  "He should remember he's there to teach."  Wooden said, "He should remember he's there to get a player to learn.....If he's recruiting just to have great players, he shouldn't be there.  He should be a teacher."

When asked if he believed most coaches today act out that role, Wooden smiled benighnly and said, "No."  Wooden, being realistic.

Gene Watts:  I find this statement to be so true of so many coaches today that do not want to teach nor know how to teach the game.

Posted 8/23/11