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Self-control shown by others surrounding coach (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

restraint

'self-control' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'others surrounding coach' is the wordplay.
'others' becomes 'rest' (I've seen this before).
'surrounding' is an insertion indicator.
'coach' becomes 'train' ('train' can be a synonym of 'coach').
'rest' enclosing 'train' is 'RESTRAINT'.

'shown by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for restraint that I've seen before include "Start rain as an impediment" , "Self-discipline" , "Restriction, limit" , "Moderation" , "Check" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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