Characters from They Call Me Coach

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

John Wooden - This individual was born Oct. 14, 1910 and was reared on an Indiana farm where a strong work ethic was taught.

Nellie Riley Wooden - This individual has a vibrant personality and attended the same high school as the author.

Joshua Hugh Wooden - This person had the greatest influence on the author's life. He taught him to be patient, kind, and about the importance of a good education and work ethic.

Coach Glenn Curtis - This person was a high school basketball coach who fired up the team...
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