Synonyms for

Coaches

Noun / ˈkəʊtʃɪz / Another word for coaches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Coaches are people who train and guide athletes or sports teams.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

mentors instructors tutors supervisors

Informal

guides trainers leaders

Literary

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Antonyms

players students athletes trainees learners recruits

Common collocations

  • head coach
  • assistant coach
  • life coach
  • sports coach
  • team coach
  • acting coach
  • performance coach

Word family

noun coach
verb coach

Usage note

The word 'coach' can refer to a person who trains athletes or a person who provides guidance and support in a non-athletic context, such as a life coach. It is generally a neutral term.

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Example sentences

  1. The coaches gave the team a pep talk before the game.
  2. My dad is a coach for the little league baseball team.
  3. The gymnastics coach helped the athlete perfect her routine.
  4. The football team's coach was fired after a losing season.
  5. The swim coach taught the students proper technique.

Quotes

  • The coach has the power to change the athlete's life.
  • The best coaches are the ones who can get the most out of their players.
  • A coach is someone who tells you what you don't want to hear, who has you see what you don't want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be.

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