Footwear for coaches (8)
I believe the answer is:
trainers
I believe this is a double definition.
'footwear' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'coaches' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'for' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for trainers that I've seen before include "needed to get the most out of racehorses?" , "People who coach athletes, or running shoes" , "Footwear for athletes" , "Coach's" , "Sneakers" .)