What does the cryptic crossword clue "Controlling influence of coach during time-off (9)" mean?

The definition is "Control". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TRAIN (synonym="to") in REST (synonym="time off") = RESTRAINT The answer is RESTRAINT.

Controlling influence of coach during time-off (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29549 | 19 Across | 2024-11-25 flower

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