Jason De Vos
writes and broadcasts at CBC Sports
Words of wisdom for Canadian soccer
I am a big fan of autobiographies.
I have always believed that there is a great deal to be learned from the lives of others. Everyone makes mistakes, yet the most successful individuals are the ones who can turn those mistakes into learning experiences.
When it comes to success in sport, there are few who can rival the legendary basketball coach, John Wooden.
His 10 NCAA basketball championships in 12 years at UCLA is a record that will remain intact for all time. While it took 16 years for Wooden to win his first championship, over the next 12 years he was virtually flawless.
When someone as successful as Wooden speaks, it is a good idea to listen to what he has to say.
One of my favourite Wooden quotes: “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”
Supporters of Canadian soccer would be wise to heed those words of wisdom.
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