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Jigneshbharati Posted 9 years ago
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As the coach

The team is on the right track with Anil Kumble as the coach'
https://m.rediff.com/cricket/report/the-team-is-on-the-right-track-with-anil-kumble-as-the-coach-australia/20170328.htm
Why do we need "the" before coach?
In the given context, would it not be better to use "a" as it's like a profession?
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"the" is justified because it means the coach of the team mentioned, not just any coach. "with Anil Kumble as coach" is also correct and means the same. "with Anil Kumble as a coach" could sound as if the team has several coaches.

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  • "the" is justified because it means the coach of the team mentioned, not just any coach.
  • "with Anil Kumble as coach" is also correct and means the same.
  • "with Anil Kumble as a coach" could sound as if the team has several coaches.
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"the" is justified because it means the coach of the team mentioned, not just any coach.

"with Anil Kumble as coach" is also correct and means the same.

"with Anil Kumble as a coach" could sound as if the team has several coaches.

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