Be Coachable

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For athletes, breakfast fuels the body - but being coachable is what fuels growth. The players who listen, learn, and adjust are the ones who grow the fastest. In other words: be coachable.

Why Being Coachable Matters

Talent may get you on the field, but attitude and willingness to learn keep you there. Coaches want players who:

• Accept instruction without rolling their eyes or shutting down
• Apply what they’re told instead of ignoring it
• Understand that feedback isn’t criticism, it’s a tool for growth

Being coachable doesn’t mean being perfect. It means showing you’re open to getting better.

Our Experience

We’ve seen this firsthand. One of our kids (we won’t name which one) really struggled with this, especially with Dad as a coach — and honestly, still does at times. It’s not always easy to take feedback from the person you go home with at the end of the night. But that’s part of the lesson. Learning to separate the feedback from the feelings is what builds resilience and growth.

How to Be More Coachable

1. Listen First – Don’t shut down before you hear the full message.
2. Don’t Take It Personally – Feedback is about your performance, not your worth.
3. Apply It Quickly – Show you’re willing to make changes.
4. Keep Perspective – Even tough feedback comes from someone who wants to see you succeed.

Bigger Than Baseball

Learning to be coachable isn’t just about sports. It’s a life skill. Teachers, bosses, and mentors will all give feedback — and being able to accept it and improve is what sets people apart long after their playing days are over.

Final Thoughts

Being coachable isn’t always easy, but it’s a very important skill to work on. Champions are built by those who listen, learn, and grow from feedback — even when it’s tough to hear.

That’s why we created this graphic t-shirt, a nod to a classic cereal, with a catchy new twist.