verb
- to defeat or surpass another coach through superior coaching strategy or tactics
Usage: sports
Examples
- The veteran coach managed to outcoach his younger opponent in the championship game.
- She outcoached the rival team by making brilliant substitutions in the final quarter.
- Many believe he was outcoached in the playoffs despite having better players.
- The underdog team’s coach outcoached the favorites with creative play-calling.
- It’s rare to see such an experienced coach get outcoached so thoroughly.
- The tactical changes showed how one coach can outcoach another through preparation.