Synonyms of coaches

coaches 1 of 2

noun

plural of coach

as in trainers

a person who trains performers or athletes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trainers
• managers
• teachers
• tutors
• instructors
• advisers
• handlers
• mentors
• counselors
• guides
• drillers
• drillmasters
• ciceroni

coaches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of coach

as in guides

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

• guides
• mentors
• tutors
• shows
• pilots
• teaches
• shepherds
• counsels
• accompanies
• leads
• trains
• steers
• walks through
• escorts
• informs
• engineers
• schools
• supervises
• convoys
• drills
• chaperones
• squires
• godfathers
• briefs
• instructs
• superintends
• oversees
• directs
• attends
• sways
• sees
• indoctrinates
• fosters
• enlightens
• inculcates
• nurtures
• cultivates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coaches

Noun

He is expected to work alongside fellow coaches Vance Wilson and Damon Hollins to generate efficient strategies and improve the offense. — Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026

In the decade since, UH has been mostly irrelevant, going through two different coaches and one bad extension before hiring Fritz, who has been a master program builder at every stop and every level. — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026

Sure, nobody is crying for these head coaches that are bringing home multi-million-dollar checks on a yearly basis, with buyouts that have become even more outrageous over the years. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Many Power Four conference coaches had expressed support for expansion for obvious reasons. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Cooper, who has played four career games with the Cleveland Browns and Dolphins, spent the first three weeks on Miami’s 53-man roster after impressing the coaches during training camp and the exhibition season. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

There is a reason why so many coaches, universities, athletic directors, student athletes, major sports leagues and law professionals across the country support this bill. — Aj Larkin, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026

The Lakers staff has encouraged Carr to take advantage of stay-ready games against coaches and make the most of G League opportunities to get more reps. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Teachers, coaches, small businesses, housing advocates and neighbors from across the city have said yes. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

Damianides also coaches Central's Science Olympiad team and says a few of his own high school teachers at Naperville North influenced him to get into teaching science. — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Sy’s character, Assane Diop, a Senegalese immigrant from the Paris suburbs, owns a collection of Air Jordans and coaches his son’s basketball team. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026

One instructor, who also coaches racing drivers, talked about how much of his job involves managing confidence. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Klint coaches the Las Vegas Raiders, who on Sunday visit the San Francisco 49ers, where Klay is the offensive coordinator. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Earlier this month, at least eight states sued OpenAI, with Iowa’s lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT gives dangerous medical advice, encourages paranoia and coaches people to hurt others or kill themselves. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Pro Football Hall of Fame coaches George Allen and Don Coryell started their careers at Whittier, and President Richard Nixon was a lineman for the Poets. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Both players are diligent with preparation and exude a toughness that coaches love. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

His older brother Matt LaFleur coaches the Green Bay Packers, Zac Taylor the Cincinnati Bengals, Kevin O’Connell the Minnesota Vikings and Liam Coen the Jacksonville Jaguars. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026