Coaching
/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act or process of training, instructing, or guiding someone.
/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
Act of providing training and guidance
She received professional coaching to improve her public speaking.
💡 Simply: It's like a teacher, but for grown-ups, helping them improve at something. Imagine a basketball coach teaching players new moves; that's coaching!
👶 For kids: Helping someone get better at something.
More Examples
The soccer team's coaching staff developed a new training program.
How It's Used
"The team benefited greatly from the coach's expert coaching."
"Executive coaching helped her improve her leadership skills."
To act as a coach; to instruct or guide someone.
/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
To act as a coach; to instruct or guide.
He coaches young athletes in track and field.
💡 Simply: It's like teaching someone how to do something better. A swimming coach coaches swimmers to improve their technique.
👶 For kids: To teach someone how to do something.
More Examples
She coaches her daughter on her piano practice.
How It's Used
"She coaches students in debate techniques."
Idioms & expressions
executive coaching
Coaching specifically for high-level managers and executives.
"The company invested heavily in executive coaching for its top leadership."
Derived from "coach", ultimately from the Hungarian word "kocsi" meaning 'carriage'. Originally referring to the driver of a carriage, it evolved to describe someone who instructs or trains others.
The word's usage shifted from literal carriage driving to mentoring and training gradually over time.
Memory tip
Think of a coach guiding a team to victory.
Word Origin
"carriage"