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coachability

  • a word derived from coach.
    coach
    noun
    a large, horse-drawn, four-wheeled carriage, usually enclosed.
  • a word derived from coachable.
    coachable
    adjective
    receptive to coaching.

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Pryor points to behavioral traits including coachability, curiosity, reliability, comfort asking for clarification and the ability to repair a misstep.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Scott and Schumann both praise Carter’s coachability and his eagerness to hang out with both his fellow stars and the Bulldogs’ walk-ons, who get special attention from him.

From Seattle Times Jan. 7, 2023

His coachability, his eagerness to get better were some of the things our coaches fell in love with.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2020

Coaches assess a player’s ego and coachability, his body language and his interactions with teammates.

From Washington Post May 18, 2020

Playing in front of college coaches provides an opportunity to show off intangibles, like attitude, coachability, adaptability, basketball knowledge, whether a player might be molded into a particular system.

From Washington Times Apr. 29, 2020