JOE PATERNO is one of the greatest college football coaches in NCAA history. He has an incredible legacy. Paterno has walked the sidelines at Penn State for over 60 years, almost 45 years as a head coach. He has won more games than any coach in NCAA history. Paterno has two national championships, had five undefeated teams, and won more bowl games than any other head college football coach. He has also won Coach of the Year three times. Additionally, Paterno was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame.

Paterno has built a legacy unmatched in college football. No one else can say they spent over 45 years as head football coach at a consistently successful program. Paterno’s commitment to all facets of Penn State football is especially rare in these times, as turnover and the pressure to win is very high in elite sports. Paterno has stayed at Penn State, even though he could have left to coach in the NFL many years ago and made more money. The Following clip shows Paterno’s mindset as a committed leader to his players and his organization.

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"The Great" John Wooden

John Wooden was voted as the coach of the century for all sports. He was the most successful college basketball coach in NCAA history. He won 10 championships and was the face of UCLA basketball from 1948 to 1975. Since he retired, numerous books have been written documenting his coaching style and philosophy. He is the “gold standard” of coaches in terms of accomplishments and reputation.

Wooden was a teacher in every sense of the word. He is one of the most influential figures in all elite sports and he has made a tremendous impact in many of his player’s lives outside of basketball. Wooden believed that teacher’s haven’t taught until the student has learned. He covers many different aspects of leadership in this video below, but always comes back to the importance of being a teacher, mentor, and role model. John Wooden recently passed away on Friday June 4, 2010. He will always be remembered for his influence, service, and accomplishments on the basketball court and off.

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