Phrase guide

head coach

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The highest ranking coach of a coaching staff.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The other coaches offered their opinions, but in the end the head coach decided.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: manager, technical director

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 主教練 /主教练 (zhǔjiàoliàn) — highest ranking coach
  • Finnish: päävalmentaja — highest ranking coach
  • Hungarian: vezetőedző — highest ranking coach
  • Korean: 감독 (gamdok) — highest ranking coach
  • Korean: 수석(首席)코치 (suseok-'kochi) — highest ranking coach
  • Persian: سرمربی (sarmorabbi) — highest ranking coach
  • Swedish: huvudtränare — highest ranking coach