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Definition of coaching

coaching

/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
coach · ing
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• noun

1

The act, process, or profession of training, instructing, and guiding an athlete, sports team, or performer to improve their skills and performance.

Example

"Under the new staff's coaching, the basketball team won its first regional championship in a decade."

2

Personalized instruction, tutoring, or professional mentoring provided to help an individual achieve specific academic, career, or personal development goals.

Example

"She signed up for executive coaching to sharpen her public speaking and leadership abilities."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'coach', which originated as 19th-century Oxford University slang for a private tutor who metaphorically 'carried' a student through an examination, from the noun 'coach' (a large four-wheeled carriage named after the Hungarian village of Kocs).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coaching. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coaching
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