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strength and conditioning coach
UK/ˈstreŋθ ənd kənˌdɪʃ(ə)nɪŋ kəʊtʃ/US/ˈstreŋθ ənd kənˌdɪʃənɪŋ koʊtʃ/STRENGTH and con·DI·tion·ing COACH
a coach who specialises in developing athletes' strength, power and physical conditioning
Examples
“The strength and conditioning coach worked closely with the physiotherapist after the injury.”
“Clubs increasingly employ a strength and conditioning coach to gain a performance edge.”
“A good strength and conditioning coach tailors programmes to each athlete's needs.”
Band 8 sentence
“The academy now requires every squad to work with a full‑time strength and conditioning coach to optimise preseason preparation.”
Collocations
- employ a strength and conditioning coach
- consult a strength and conditioning coach
Word family
Common mistakes
strength conditioning coach→strength and conditioning coach
personal trainer→strength and conditioning coach
Say it for a higher band
5gym coach→6fitness coach→7+strength and conditioning coach
Synonyms
performance coach
Easily confused
personal trainer
“She hired a personal trainer to improve her gym routine.”
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