Level 1
Found on Level 1, this block is based on the fact “there is no substitute for work.”
What is industriousness?
Along with Alertness, Initiative, and Intentnes, this block on the second level of the pyramid represents one’s ability to control their own emotions or desires.
What is Self-Control?
Along with Adaptability, this made up the third level of the pyramid's outer blocks
What is Honesty?
This block talks about being able to stay within yourself even in the biggest moments.
What is poise?
This block is about being at your best in the greatest moments and enjoying the challenge in front of you.
What is competitive greatness?
Considered one of the cornerstones of the pyramid this block calls on success by stimulating others.
What is Enthusiasm?
The Block outlines to, "not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."
What is Initiative?
What must be properly and quickly executed according to the Skill block
What is the Fundamentals?
This block comes from being prepared and working as hard as you can for the given task.
What is confidence?
Coach Wooden always said, "Good things take time". That's why it is important to have this trait.
What is patience?
This block mentions having mutual respect and devotion with teammates and coaches and requires significant effort to be successful.
What is friendship?
What you should be eager to do according to the Alertness block of Coach Wooden’s Pyramid.
What is to learn and to improve?
Something that must be sacrificed for the welfare of all
What is personal interests of glory?
Too much confidence can lead to this unhealthy trait.
What is arrogance?
Coach Wooden has won 10 National Championships with UCLA. He created this formula for success.
What is 10 = C (conditioning) + F (fundamental) + U (unity)
Coach Wooden mentions that this block is very important to have for yourself and for your teammates/coaches. It requires having their back and keeping your self-respect.
What is loyalty?
The block of level 2 is most directly related to the following quote appreciated by Coach Wooden: “The heights by great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night.” –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow”
What is intentness?
According to Coach Wooden this is the best way to improve our team
What is Improve Ourself?
The person you should never fight according to Coach Wooden.
Who is yourself?
This is a fundamental part of success and is inevitable when you play high competition in sports.
What is failure?
In the block of cooperation, Coach Wooden describes trying to find the _______ way not always your own way.
What is best?
The process that should be a two-way street, to allow for you to “be alert for those who express a sincere desire to join and contribute to your team…”
The 3 types of conditions according to Coach Wooden.
What are mental, moral, and physical?
Having confidence means you have respect for your opposition without having ...
What is fear?
Coach Wooden said it is important to have this trait in thought and in action. Otherwise, you will never get better.
What is honesty?