Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
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"Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court" is a memoir and leadership book in which legendary basketball coach John Wooden shares his life lessons, coaching philosophy, and personal reflections on character and success.
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| Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court Context triple: [John Wooden, publication, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court]
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A.
Coach Wooden and Me
"Coach Wooden and Me" is a memoir by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflecting on his lifelong friendship and mentorship with legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden.
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B.
Basketball for the Player, the Fan and the Coach
"Basketball for the Player, the Fan and the Coach" is a classic instructional basketball book that explains the game's fundamentals, strategies, and philosophies for readers at every level of involvement.
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C.
The Houdini of the Hardwood
The Houdini of the Hardwood is the famous nickname of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics point guard Bob Cousy, renowned for his dazzling ball-handling and creative playmaking in the 1950s and 1960s NBA.
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D.
Sacred Hoops
Sacred Hoops is a book by legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson that explores the spiritual and philosophical principles behind his approach to basketball and leadership.
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E.
Dear Basketball
Dear Basketball is an Academy Award–winning animated short film based on Kobe Bryant’s poetic farewell to the sport.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court Target entity description: "Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court" is a memoir and leadership book in which legendary basketball coach John Wooden shares his life lessons, coaching philosophy, and personal reflections on character and success.
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A.
Coach Wooden and Me
"Coach Wooden and Me" is a memoir by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflecting on his lifelong friendship and mentorship with legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden.
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B.
Basketball for the Player, the Fan and the Coach
"Basketball for the Player, the Fan and the Coach" is a classic instructional basketball book that explains the game's fundamentals, strategies, and philosophies for readers at every level of involvement.
-
C.
The Houdini of the Hardwood
The Houdini of the Hardwood is the famous nickname of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics point guard Bob Cousy, renowned for his dazzling ball-handling and creative playmaking in the 1950s and 1960s NBA.
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D.
Sacred Hoops
Sacred Hoops is a book by legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson that explores the spiritual and philosophical principles behind his approach to basketball and leadership.
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E.
Dear Basketball
Dear Basketball is an Academy Award–winning animated short film based on Kobe Bryant’s poetic farewell to the sport.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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leadership book ⓘ |
| aimedAt |
coaches
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general readers ⓘ leaders ⓘ |
| author | John Wooden ⓘ |
| coAuthor | Steve Jamison ⓘ |
| contains |
anecdotes from John Wooden's life
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coaching stories ⓘ reflections on faith ⓘ reflections on family ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| emphasizes |
character over winning
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definition of success as peace of mind ⓘ discipline ⓘ preparation ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
coaching philosophy
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humility ⓘ integrity ⓘ life lessons ⓘ personal values ⓘ teamwork ⓘ work ethic ⓘ |
| genre |
inspirational literature
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self-help ⓘ sports ⓘ |
| hasForm |
ebook
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print ⓘ |
| includesConcept | Pyramid of Success ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
John Wooden
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basketball coaching ⓘ character development ⓘ leadership ⓘ success ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
UCLA Bruins men's basketball
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linked to:
UCLA Bruins men’s basketball
college basketball ⓘ |
| setting |
off the court
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on the court ⓘ |
| teaches |
principles of effective leadership
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principles of personal excellence ⓘ |
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Subject: Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court Description of subject: "Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court" is a memoir and leadership book in which legendary basketball coach John Wooden shares his life lessons, coaching philosophy, and personal reflections on character and success.
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John Wooden
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publication
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Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court
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John Wooden
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publicationAuthored
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subject linked to:
The Wizard of Westwood