Synonyms of coach

coach 1 of 2

noun

ˈkōch 

as in trainer

a person who trains performers or athletes

a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trainer
• manager
• advisor
• teacher
• counsellor
• tutor
• instructor
• adviser
• handler
• mentor
• guide
• counselor
• drillmaster
• driller
• cicerone

coach

2 of 2

verb

as in to guide

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

carefully coached her through the home-buying process

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guide
• mentor
• show
• teach
• accompany
• counsel
• lead
• steer
• tutor
• pilot
• train
• escort
• walk through
• inform
• shepherd
• engineer
• supervise
• school
• drill
• chaperon
• direct
• chaperone
• godfather
• attend
• convoy
• see
• sway
• oversee
• instruct
• superintend
• squire
• enlighten
• foster
• brief
• inculcate
• nurture
• cultivate
• indoctrinate

Examples of coach in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That did not, however, strike to the heart of the settlement, which sets up a revenue-sharing arrangement between schools and athletes who, for decades, played for scholarships, a few expenses and little else, while coaches and athletic departments brought in millions. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024

Christopher Morris, a former JCPS middle school teacher and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball coach, waived his right to a trial by entering the plea Monday afternoon. —Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 7 Oct. 2024

Verb

Plenty of time certainly for Grinch, who now coaches Wisconsin’s safeties, to understand exactly how Riley’s offense ticks. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024

By finding where secrets reside, coaching employees and conducting continuous policy reviews, enterprises are better suited to face this emerging challenge and reduce the risks associated with secrets sprawl. —Isaac Madan, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024