Introduction:

Coach Wooden's philosophy on success emphasizes the importance of giving your best effort and focusing on personal growth rather than just the outcome. In this worksheet, we will analyze and reflect on his ideas to understand how we can apply them to our own lives.

Worksheet:

• What is Coach Wooden's definition of success?
• According to Coach Wooden, what is the key to feeling successful even in the face of failure?
• How did Rafer Johnson's experience with Coach Wooden change his perspective on success?
• What does Coach Wooden urge his players to focus on instead of just winning?
• How did Coach Wooden and his players handle external pressure according to the lesson?
• Reflect on a time when you focused more on personal growth and effort rather than just the outcome. How did it impact your performance and mindset?
• Think of a real-world scenario where you can apply Coach Wooden's philosophy of success. Describe the situation and how you would approach it.
• Consider a challenge you are currently facing. How can you shift your focus to align with Coach Wooden's philosophy and improve your approach to overcoming this challenge?

Answers:

Answers will vary based on individual reflections and interpretations.

1. Problem: A basketball team loses a game by one point, but they know they gave it their all on the court. Were they successful according to Coach Wooden's definition of success?
   Answer: Yes, because success is based on giving your best effort, not just the final score.
2. Problem: A student studies hard for a test but receives a lower grade than expected. Is this student successful based on Coach Wooden's philosophy?
   Answer: Yes, because success is about putting in the effort and doing your best, regardless of the outcome.
3. Problem: An employee works diligently on a project but it doesn't meet the client's expectations. Is this employee successful according to Coach Wooden's definition of success?
   Answer: Yes, because success is about striving to be the best you can be, not just meeting external expectations.
4. Problem: A musician practices for hours every day but doesn't win a competition. Is this musician successful based on Coach Wooden's philosophy?
   Answer: Yes, because success is about personal growth and improvement, not just winning competitions.
5. Problem: A team wins a championship but knows they didn't give their best effort. Are they successful according to Coach Wooden's philosophy?
   Answer: No, because success is about doing your best, not just winning titles.
6. Problem: A student participates in a science fair and doesn't win a prize, but learns a lot from the experience. Is this student successful based on Coach Wooden's definition of success?
   Answer: Yes, because success is about personal growth and learning, not just winning awards.
7. Problem: A chef creates a new dish that doesn't receive rave reviews from customers. Is this chef successful according to Coach Wooden's philosophy?
   Answer: Yes, because success is about trying your best and improving, not just receiving external validation.
8. Problem: A group of friends organizes a charity event that doesn't raise as much money as they hoped. Are they successful based on Coach Wooden's philosophy?
   Answer: Yes, because success is about the effort and intention behind their actions, not just the final outcome.
9. Problem: An artist creates a painting that doesn't sell at an exhibition. Is this artist successful according to Coach Wooden's definition of success?
   Answer: Yes, because success is about personal satisfaction and growth, not just commercial success.
10. Problem: A team of engineers develops a new product that doesn't perform as well in the market as expected. Are they successful based on Coach Wooden's philosophy?
    Answer: Yes, because success is about the effort and dedication put into their work, not just the market success of the product.

1. Watch the video provided in the lesson to gain a better understanding of Coach Wooden's philosophy on success under pressure.
2. Reflect on the key points discussed in the video, such as the definition of success, the importance of doing your best, and the focus on personal growth over external outcomes.
3. Think about how Coach Wooden's philosophy can be applied to your own life, whether in sports, academics, or any other pursuit where you face pressure to perform.
4. Consider examples from the lesson, such as Rafer Johnson's experience, to see how Coach Wooden's teachings have had a tangible impact on individuals.
5. Discuss with a partner or in a small group how you can implement Coach Wooden's philosophy in your own life and how it might help you navigate pressure situations more effectively.
6. Write a short reflection or response to the lesson, highlighting the key takeaways and how you plan to incorporate them into your own approach to success under pressure.

• Success Scavenger Hunt:
  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a list of success-related items, words, or concepts related to Coach Wooden's philosophy.
  • Set a time limit for the scavenger hunt.
  • Students must find and match the items on the list with examples from the lesson plan.
  • The first group to correctly match all items wins.
• Coach Wooden Trivia Challenge:
  • Create a set of trivia questions based on Coach Wooden's life, philosophy, and achievements.
  • Students can play individually or in teams.
  • Ask questions one by one and award points for correct answers.
  • The student or team with the most points at the end wins.
• Success Charades:
  • Write down success-related words or phrases on separate slips of paper.
  • One student from each team will pick a slip and act out the word or phrase without speaking.
  • The rest of the team must guess the word or phrase within a time limit.
  • Rotate roles within the team until all the slips have been used.
  • The team with the most correct guesses wins.