Mountain Views News          Saturday, December 11, 2010

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 Mountain Views News Saturday, December 11, 2010 

(NAPSI)-The late John Wooden has been 
called America's greatest coach and he has 
inspired generations both on and off the basketball 
court, providing valuable lessons on 
coaching and mentoring.

 The coach of 10 NCAA basketball championships 
in 12 years with the UCLA Bruins, 
Wooden was named Coach of the Century by 
ESPN. His achievements off the court were 
equally impressive, including being awarded 
the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's 
highest civilian honor.

 Now, a lifetime of Coach Wooden's ideas on 
how to live life without sacrificing your moral 
principles can be read in his final book, "The 
Wisdom of Wooden: My Century On and Off 
the Court." 

 About the book, Coach Wooden's longtime 
collaborator and friend Steve Jamison 
said: "He opened up his heart and shared his 
soul to insure that his last book would be very 
useful to those who share his belief that success 
and good values go hand in hand."

"The Wisdom of Wooden" captures a life 
spent teaching, guiding and serving others. 
It's filled with personal memories, warm advice 
and beautiful color photographs from 
Wooden's private collection. 

 For more information, visit www.coachwooden.
com. 

Breaking The Spell:

CALTECH BASKETBALL NOTCHES FIRST 
WIN OF SEASON

 
Caltech basketball won its first game of the season on Saturday, when the men’s team defeated 
American Sports University 74-67[1] in the Fulmer Tournament at the University of Redlands. The 
victory snaps a 44-game losing streak dating back to January 5, 2009. Shown above is forward 
Mike Edwards. Photo Courtesy CalTech


The Wisdom Of Wooden


Your Decision….Your Journey 
Pathways Open House Events! 
Prospective College and Career Pathways students are eligible for early admission. 
Applications will be available December 13 at www.openenrollment.info. 
Questions? Please call the Welcome Center at (626) 396-3600, extension 88340. 
Learn about the competitive advantages the College and Career Pathways program offers 
to high school students, meet our outstanding faculty and business partners, and hear how 
we can partner with you to prepare your students for college AND career success! 
SESSION I: 6:30p.m. – 7:15 p.m. 
SESSION II: 7:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
PROGRAM SCHEDULE 
Registration & Check-in 
Welcome & Admissions Presentation 
Pathways Tours 
Application AssistanceMonday, December 13 
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 
Eliot Middle School 
2184 North Lake Avenue 
Altadena, CA 91001 
Wednesday, January 12 
6:30-8:00 p.m. 
Wilson Middle School 
300 South Madre Street 
Pasadena, CA 91106 
Monday, January 24 
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 
McKinley School 
325 South Oak Knoll Ave. 
Pasadena, CA 91101
2011 Adult Men’s 

Winter Basketball League!

The City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department 
is offering an Adult Men’s Basketball League in 2011. Get in shape and 
sharpen your skills at the same time! Teams are divided into leagues 
based on their skill level and play 10 games in the brand new Dana Gym, located at 1401 
S. First Avenue, Arcadia. The fee for adult basketball is $475.00 per team (due upon 
registration), and includes officials, scorekeepers and awards. A separate $40 forfeit fee is 
also due at the time of registration. Open registration will begin December 13, 2010 and is 
limited. Teams will be accepted into the league on a first-come, first-serve basis. Just go 
on-line to the City of Arcadia’s website: www.ci.arcadia.ca.us, to download the registration 
form or stop by the office, 375 Campus Drive in Arcadia. 

For more information please call 626.574.5113!


How To Start Your Golf Downswing

One of these days I am going to send out a 
survey to all golfers and it’s going to ask one 
question, “What starts the downswing?”

You can not believe some of the answers I 
have heard over the past 30 years. Today I 
will tell you my answer and then I will tell 
you why I believe it to be. The first thing you 
have to remember is that before you finish 
your back swing the golf club is already beginning 
to swing back towards the ball. That 
is a fact. I have a camera that takes 1000 fps 
and I have seen it on new 
golfers and Tour Professionals. 
It is really cool.

Let’s put that fact aside and 
talk about the question 
as it relates to our swing 
thoughts. No matter who 
you ask they will give you 
an answer. The answer 
might start with the feet, 
ankles, hips and work it’s 
way up to the shoulders or 
chest.

You either believe that it is 
the upper body and arms 
or the lower body, the hips, 
knees, legs, ankles or feet. 
Somewhere in the back of 
your mind you believe one 
or the other. Upper body 
or lower body.

My take on it is a little different. 
It has everything 
to do with your own golf 
swing. If you are someone that hits a large 
number of pulls and hooks, you are going to 
have to move the bottom half of your body 
first. If you hook or pull the golf ball the golf 
club is arriving at the bottom of the golf ball 
sooner than your body. Instead of slowing 
down your arm swing you should speed up 
OR start your bottom half of your body first.

On the other hand. If you are someone that 
hits pushes or slices, you are someone that 
is getting the body to active to soon in the 
downswing and the golf club is falling behind 
you. Instead of changing your body action, 
try speeding up your arms and hands 
OR start them first.

Lastly, if you are someone that hits most of 
your shots in front of you. STOP READING 
THIS ARTICLE. It is not for you. Seriously, 
if you are hitting the ball solid and you don’t 
struggle with shots to the right or left, then 
your timing is great.

If you stop and think about it, if the club arrives 
before you, your shots will start left, 
most of the time. If the club arrives after you, 
your shots will start to the right, most of the 
time. The next time someone asks you what 
starts the downswing, you can tell them-it all 
depends.

Have a question for Bobby? Email him at:

bobbyonegolf@gmail.com 

or go to: 

www.igolffixes.com


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