der Sportvorstand
Translation
sporting director, head of sports, sports board member
Examples
Der Sportvorstand plant die neue Saison.
The sporting director is planning the new season.
Er wurde zum Sportvorstand gewählt.
He was elected sporting director.
Grammar Patterns
the sporting director of sth.: der Sportvorstand von et3 He is the sporting director of the club.
to elect sb. as sporting director: j-n zum Sportvorstand wählen They elected him as the new sporting director.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sportdirektor (sports director), Manager
Etymology
A compound of 'Sport' (sport) and 'Vorstand' (board, executive). 'Vorstand' comes from 'vor-' (in front) and 'stehen' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Vorstand' (board/executive) that is in charge of the 'Sport' section of an organization.