The word coach was first used to describe a conveyance which would take people from where they are to where they want to be, first horse drawn and then motor drawn. In time the term came to mean an individual who would help athletes optimize their performance, learn new skills and improve the use of their natural abilities.

In other words, a person who helps get people from where they are to where they want to be. The term coach has expanded to mean helping people in all walks of life live fuller, more successful lives.