Coach

A coach helps a team or a single athlete get better at a sport. On a regular day, a coach might blow a whistle, set up orange cones on a field, and show players how to pass a ball. For example, if a swimmer's arms are splashing too much, the coach watches closely and says, "Try reaching long and smooth, like this." Then they cheer, share ideas, and think up new games to practice with.

A coach matters because they help people learn new skills, step by step. Think about learning to ride a bike: it's easier when someone cheers you on and shows you what to try next. A coach does that for a whole team, and also teaches them how to take turns, work together, and keep trying after a tricky moment. That way, players feel proud of what they can do.