The dismissal or resignation of a coach and the subsequent hiring of a new coach, especially for a sports team.
example
Nach der langen Niederlagenserie war der Trainerwechsel für viele Fans unausweichlich.
After the long series of defeats, the coach change was unavoidable for many fans.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Trainerwechsel' (coach change) is a compound noun made from 'der Trainer' (the coach) and 'der Wechsel' (the change). The meaning is direct and clear: it is the change of a coach.
EXAMPLE
In der Zeitung wird über einen möglichen Trainerwechsel spekuliert.
The newspaper is speculating about a possible coach change.
Usage context
This word belongs almost exclusively to the field of sports. You usually hear or read it in reports about team sports such as football/soccer, handball, or basketball.
EXAMPLE
Der Trainerwechsel soll der Mannschaft neue Impulse geben.
The coach change is supposed to give the team fresh momentum.
Typical collocations
Common phrases are: 'es kommt zu einem Trainerwechsel' (there is a coach change), 'einen Trainerwechsel vollziehen' (to carry out a coach change), or 'einen Trainerwechsel fordern' (to demand a coach change).
EXAMPLE
Nach der Niederlage kam es erwartet zum Trainerwechsel.
After the defeat, there was, as expected, a coach change.