Coach's real name, only mentioned a handful of times in the show, is Ernie Tagliaboo. It's seen on his ID (from Kansas) in season four, but it's also mentioned by Jess. After she gets him a job at her school, she almost immediately is put in the position of having to fire him.

And while Coach was mentioned sparingly after his departure, Wayans Jr. eventually made his glorious comeback to New Girl two years later in the first episode of Season 3, titled “Coach.” However, he unexpectedly left the show again at the end of Season 4 when he moved to New York City with his new girlfriend May.

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, what goes around comes around, and the recent resurgence of Coach stands as a testament to this timeless truth. Once the quintessential accessory of the early 2000s, Coach bags have made a triumphant return, rekindling their affair with the hearts of 20-somethings in 2024.

Foster, Jess finds a solution to keep Coach at the school. After teaching for a little bit he ends up moving to New York with May in Clean Break.