nonplaying
Britishadjective
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King not only won the Federation Cup as a player, she won it once as a playing captain and three other times as a nonplaying captain.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2020
But it would seem that Jordan, most of all, could use someone who has actually succeeded in a nonplaying role in what these simpatico former Chicago allies routinely refer to as “the game of basketball.”
From New York Times ● May 23, 2013
As a nonplaying captain, he received a gold medal at the 1981 Bermuda Bowl.
From New York Times ● Aug. 31, 2012
"Playing," he said, "is much better than being a nonplaying captain."
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2011
“Playing,” he said, “is much better than being a nonplaying captain.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2011
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