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The Coach is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe, he was the "leader" and member of the second team of X-Force. She was created by Peter Milligan (writer) and Mike Allred (artist). His first appearance was in X-Force 116. The idea of a mutant is a common trope in comic books and science fiction. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ... X-Force was a Marvel Comics superhero team, featured in an eponymous monthly series from 1991 until 2002 and a miniseries running from late 2004 to 2005. ... Peter Milligan is an Irish writer, best known for his comic book, film and television work. ... Cover to the Madman Adventures collected edition Mike Allred is a U.S. comic book artist and writer. ...


Coach called a press conference to introduce the Anarchist to X-Force, and he later briefed the team on their upcoming mission to rescue a hostage boy band in New York. He discussed the deaths of most of the team members to the remaining three, and then revealed to the team who their owner is, Mr. Spike Freeman. He later briefed the team on their upcoming mission to save Paco Perez and revealed Orphan as their new team leader at a press conference. The Coach briefed X-Force on their informant for their upcoming mission. The Anarchist, real name Tike Alicar, was a member of the superhero team X-Statix. ... Spike Freeman, was a fictional character in the Marvel Comica Universe. ... The Orphan was a comicbook character in the X-Statix series. ...


Coach spoke with the Orphan on the decision to have the press believe that U-Go Girl was using pain killers and alcohol. He also explained to the Orphan why the team needed to bring Paco Perez back, and when the Orphan questioned him, he set loose two mutant goons named Smoke and Succubus to subdue him and his teammates. The Orphan broke up the fight, and agreed to bring Paco back. Later that night, the Coach snuck into U-Go Girl's room and warned of romantic liaisons between teammates, and discussed framing the Orphan for murder. U-Go Girl, was a member of the superhero team X-Statix. ...


The Coach held a press conference assuring the media that X-Force was still a team, and spoke with Spike Freeman about the framing of the Orphan. He then drugged U-Go Girl and tried to rape her when the Orphan interrupted him. Coach once again sent Smoke and Succubus after the Orphan until Wolverine showed up. Orphan and Wolverine killed Smoke and Succubus. A gunshot was heard, and it was revealed that U-Go Girl had shot and killed the Coach.


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Coach, formerly possessed an arm with increased muscle mass and great strength.


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It was in 1999 that Carter accepted a part-time position coaching the varsity team at his old high school, Richmond, in the San Francisco area, from which he graduated in 1977 as the all-time scoring leader.
Only a few months after taking the job and having coached the team to a 13-0 record, Carter made national news by padlocking the gym and canceling all practices and competition, a move that affected even his own son, who was on the team.
The "Coach Carter" story started when Carter, who was running a family-owned sporting goods store and a barbershop in Richmond (his family had moved from Mississippi to California), was invited to take over the varsity team.
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