Coach Ricky Burke, a character in the High School Story series, is the former coach at Oliver M. Berry High School. Although, he makes his first official appearance in Book 1, Chapter 7, if Your Character chooses football as their activity, then he can been seen in Book 1, Chapter 5.
As of Book 2, Chapter 12, he works at a bar called The Goal Post with Principal Hughs.
Appearance
Coach Burke has brown eyes, black hair and beard and dark skin complexion. He wears a gray suit with a light blue shirt and a navy blue tie.
Personality
His dedication is to his team and he treats all of the members with respect.
He is very open minded as he allows Emma to be the kicker for the team instead of being his assistant.
Chapters
High School Story
Book 1
- Chapter 4: Consequences (Mentioned)
- Chapter 5: Tryouts (Determinant)
- Chapter 6: Practice Makes Perfect (Determinant)
- Chapter 7: No 'I' in 'Team'
- Chapter 8: Tiger Spirit
- Chapter 9: The Search
- Chapter 13: Game Plan
- Chapter 14: Shall We Dance? (Determinant)
Book 2
- Chapter 1: Breaking News
- Chapter 2: New World Order
- Chapter 3: Under Pressure (Mentioned)
- Chapter 12: Save Me, San Francisco (Determinant)
- Chapter 13: The Jig is Up (Mentioned)
Relationships
Principal Angela Hughs
Though it is not clear to what extent the relationship is between Burke and Hughs, it is implied that their relationship is the reason for her resignation. Burke and Hughs where caught making out when the school news show was hijacked and switched to the football field. In Book 2, Chapter 12, it is revealed that they are engaged.
Other looks
Trivia
- His character model resembles George Ashton from The Freshman series.
- Hughs reveals his first name in Book 2, Chapter 13, if you convince her to be principal again.
- The name Ricky is of German, French and English origin, which means: Ruler, leader, powerful, strong, brave, hardy. It's a short version of the name Richard.
- The surname Burke is of English, German and Irish origin, which means: Fortification, fortified hill, from the fortress, dweller at the fortress.
- He shares the same surname with the default surname of Team Captain from Face Off: A Hot Shot Story.