MY RECENT BASKETBALL TEAMS
(Teams coached)

2005-06
Center Grove Central MS Lady Trojans
Connersville Inv. / Johnson Co. Champs
20-3 Final Record



Indiana's Finest Black Cat 12U "Black"
12u AAU NATIONALS PICTURES
AMARILLO, TEXAS
July 1-10, 2005

04-05 North Clay Knights 7th Gr. Boys
WIC Champs
27-4 Overall Record; 15-4 A, 12-0 B

2005-06
**ISU Lady Sycamores - MVC Champs**
One of #1 Fans
Final Record: 27-6 Overall; 16-2 MVC
(Click here to view Official ISU Athletics Web Site)

#4 Tiffany Reida to #10 Leah Phillips to #31 Kara Schilli
in 79-57 win over Eastern Michigan
(Photo from Team Blue Web Site)

DePauw University Women's Basketball (29-2)
NCAA D3 Final 8

Hopkins making a statement
John R. Wooden's Building Blocks "Pyramid of Success"
1) INDUSTRIOUSNESS - There is no substitute for work, Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.
2) ENTHUSIASM - Brushes off upon those with whom you come in contact. You must truly enjoy what you are doing.
3) FRIENDSHIP - Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage, it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort.
4) COOPERATION - With all levels of your coworkers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way.
5) LOYALTY - To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect.
6) SELF-CONTROL - Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgment and common sense are essential.
7) ALERTNESS - Be observing constantly. Stay open minded. Be eager to learn and improve.
8) INITIATIVE - Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it.
9) INTENTNESS - Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent.
10) CONDITION - Mental-moral-physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated.
11) SKILL - A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail.
12) TEAM SPIRIT - A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all.
13) POISE - Just being yourself. Being at easy in any situation. Never fighting yourself.
14) CONFIDENCE - Respect without fear. May come from being prepared and keeping all things in perspective.
15) COMPETITIVE GREATNESS - Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge.
John Wooden's personal "Seven Point Creed" from his father:
1. Be true to yourself.
2. Make each day your masterpiece.
3. Help others.
4. Drink deeply from good books, including the Good Book.
5. Make friendship a fine art.
6. Build a shelter against a rainy day.
7. Pray for guidance, and give thanks for your blessings every day.

"When Dad handed me the little 3x5 card he said, 'Johnny, try and follow this advice and you'll do fine.' I've tried to live up to Dad's advice in my personal life and in my teaching, coaching and leadership responsibilities.