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

Even coaches who were let go in a January purge will say it now. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Since complacency doesn’t appear to be in the DNA of junior running back Ammar Banire, Oswego’s coaches have been preparing to turn their backfield standout loose. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Ashton Daniels, who started his career at Stanford and then appeared in four games at Auburn last season, has quickly grasped the offense, according to every testimonial delivered by teammates and FSU offensive coaches since the spring. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Players and coaches said Aledo will aim for the same championship standard with the same confidence. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

The team has been mum on how the new-look offense will operate under Lindsey, but coaches have emphasized a downfield passing attack and using their tight ends more. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

For over two years, a 16-year-old transgender girl says she was bullied, excluded and discriminated against by her teammates and coaches at the Capital Crew youth rowing program housed at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Prosecutors alleged coaches failed to report and attempted to cover up the assault. — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Conklin and Sharma are good friends who push each other, coaches Carter and Fresques said. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Daniel Miressi is a former professional hockey player who coaches youth hockey and has worked in the hospitality industry. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

In his own line of work, he could easily be mistaken for a Dan Sullivan who coaches entrepreneurs, or a Danny Sullivan who works at Google. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

At 6-foot-3, St-Juste has cornerback size that coaches dream of. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Brees, a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer as of 2026, coaches his sons and their friends in flag football, as well as their California high school football team. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

Andoni Iraola says first-team coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper will be responsible for Liverpool’s set-pieces this season. — James Pearce, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Laverne Mickens coaches students and their families on how to apply for college scholarships. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Peters often coaches his mentees to think of the interview process through storytelling. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026