Home

entraîneur

Entraîneur is a French noun meaning a person who trains athletes or teams, particularly in sports. In common usage it corresponds to the English term coach. The word can also refer to someone who trains animals, though terms like dresseur are more typical for animal trainers. In sports contexts, the entraîneur is responsible for preparing athletes for competition and guiding team performance.

Etymology and usage: The term derives from the verb entraîner, meaning to draw along or to train,

Roles and responsibilities: An entraîneur designs training programs, teaches techniques, and develops tactics and game plans.

Contexts: The term is widely used in football, basketball, rugby, tennis, athletics, swimming, and other disciplines,

See also: coach, trainer, sports coaching, coaching credential.

with
the
sense
of
guiding
physical
and
technical
development.
The
noun
conveys
the
idea
of
leadership
in
training
and
performance,
and
it
is
used
across
many
sports
and
levels
of
competition.
They
monitor
performance,
progress,
and
fitness,
and
they
may
select
or
influence
player
lineups.
They
often
supervise
assistants
and
specialized
coaches
(for
example,
fitness,
goalkeeping,
or
video
analysis)
and
provide
motivation,
discipline,
and
strategy
guidance.
In
many
countries,
coaches
hold
formal
coaching
credentials
and
participate
in
ongoing
education
as
part
of
federation
requirements.
as
well
as
in
youth
and
professional
programs.
The
scope
of
authority
and
duties
can
vary
by
sport,
club,
and
country;
in
some
systems
a
manager
role
can
include
broader
administrative
tasks
in
addition
to
coaching.