Coach 'Em Way Up: 5 Lessons for Leading the John Wooden Way

by Lynn Guerin, Jason Lavin, Jim Eber (Primary Contributor)

All Great Coaches Are Good Leaders But Not All Good Leaders Are Great Coaches Coach ’Em Way Up teaches readers to exhibit their best thinking, set a great example, assess how you teach, lead with confidence, and mentor others to put them on a path to lasting competitive greatness while becoming great people, too. Based on the teachings of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, readers get effective leadership strategies for creating a culture of excellence in today’s modern workplace. Simply put, Coach ‘Em Way Up does for readers what John Wooden did for Make John Wooden a coach and mentor for your future. Allow him to coach you to coach yourself, your team, and business up—all the way up.

200 pages, Paperback

Published November 17, 2020

Reviews

[Kevin Pierce]

One of the standout features of the book is its deep dive into the human aspect of leadership. The authors do an excellent job of distilling Wooden's ethos, which was always about nurturing individuals to be their best selves, both on and off the court. The anecdotes and stories included are inspiring and provide a clear window into why Wooden's coaching style remains so influential.

Additionally, the book is well-written and organized, making it easy to follow and digest. It's not just a manual for sports coaches but a guide for anyone who wants to lead with integrity and compassion.