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

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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

Moore was named the Cougars’ new head coach this past offseason, while Miller left his role as wide receivers coach at Boise State to become offensive coordinator in Pullman; both coaches played together at Boise State in the early 2010s. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

Balfanz says coaches spend a lot of their time lesson planning, learning each school’s curriculum requirements, and understanding the learning style of an individual student, but time for social and emotional connection is also critical for success. — John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Eligibility rules are also intended to promote fair play and fair competition, so that schools, along with coaches and athletes, play by the same set of rules. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026

These are coaches who are being shoved into the mayhem, even as a method of survival. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

After teammates broke up the fight, Elliott was still visibly aggressive so he was told to leave the field by coaches. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The company launches in a few days’ time and has five staff plus freelancers and coaches for live events. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Roberts said Ohtani’s conviction lined up with what the manager was hearing from the Dodgers hitting coaches and medical staff. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

With a reputation as a speedy, hard-hitting impact player, Houston commanded the respect of District 3-6A coaches in 2025, earning district MVP honors — an award typically reserved for quarterbacks, receivers and running backs. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

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

Enricia Thornton, known to her students as Coach Ricci, founded East Atlanta Elite Cheerleading and coaches 30 girls. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

And then there’s famous actress Nance O’Neil (Jessica Barden), who coaches Lizzie on how to conduct herself in the courtroom. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

That's a big load for Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard to handle, especially with Detroit facing off this week against former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who coaches the New York Jets. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Thibault, 75, now coaches Belgium’s national team, a commitment of 14-15 weeks per year, succeeding the final Sun coach, Rachid Meziane, in that position. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Lizzie, Maggie, or Jessica Barden’s actress Nance O’Neil, who coaches Lizzie on how to be more acceptably feminine in public — Monster detrimentally sticks to its Tumblr-level framing of patriarchy’s impact. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Brett Strang, who coaches Brady Strang in club, played college soccer at Illinois State and Bowling Green, and his brother Shane also played for the Redhawks. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026