Being Coachable is an Attitude! To be coachable means an athlete is willing to follow the guidance of the coach and to learn a new way of doing things. To be coachable means to be open to instruction. To be coachable means that an athlete allows herself to soak up new information to add to her knowledge bank to be used for future triumphs. To be coachable means to trust your coach. To be coachable means an athlete follows the instruction of the coach and no one else, Period!. An athlete is accountable for his actions. He makes sure he is doing what is right before calling out his teammates. Being accountable means he is willing to do a little extra to get better. It means showing leadership by taking personal ownership by always using the word "We" when addressing teammates.  These mental skills are essential for the development and success of an athlete.