coaching
UK: ˈkəʊtʃɪŋ | US: ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ
n. the act of training or guiding someone to improve skills or performance
n. the profession or practice of being a coach
v. (gerund) the process of providing coaching
The word "coach" originally referred to a horse-drawn carriage (from Hungarian kocsi, via French coche). In the 19th century, it metaphorically extended to academic tutors who "carried" students through exams, later generalizing to sports and skill trainers. The suffix "-ing" nominalizes the action, forming "coaching" to describe the process or profession.
She received professional coaching to improve her public speaking skills.
The team's performance improved significantly under his coaching.
Coaching young athletes requires patience and expertise.
He transitioned from playing to coaching after his retirement.
The company offers executive coaching for leadership development.