Answer: coached

AnswerCrossword Clue
COACHEDWorked with the team
COACHEDManaged
COACHEDEmulated Bill Dickey.
COACHEDManaged an eleven
COACHEDGave drills to
COACHEDTrained
coachedTravel by coach
coachedCOACH, to tutor (to instruct privately)