coachspeak

Definition

Language used by coaches, players, or sports professionals that is intentionally generic, cliché, or non-committal to avoid controversy or manage public perception.

Etymology

This term is a compound word formed from 'coach' and 'speak,' emerging in sports journalism to describe the predictable, formulaic rhetoric often used in media interviews.

In the news

The article suggests that while some might dismiss the team's constant focus on improvement as mere coachspeak, the players' commitment appears to be genuine.

One phrase is shaping Idaho football’s fall camp

The Lewiston Tribune

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