New XFL coaching staff announced ahead of 2023 return

The St. Louis BattleHawks proved to be St. Louis' new favorite home team.
The St. Louis BattleHawks proved to be St. Louis' new favorite home team.(KMOV)
Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - The XFL will be returning to St. Louis in 2023, the league announced Sunday.

The league made the announcement in a town hall on its website Sunday evening. At the town hall was new league owner, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Battlehawks played in the Dome at America’s Center during the 2020 season, which was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The other cities getting a team are Seattle, Arlington, San Antonio, Houston, Las Vegas, Orlando and Washington, D.C. The season will kick off on February 18, 2023.

Anthony Becht was announced as the coach for St. Louis’ team. He played in the NFL from 2000-2011, including one season with the Rams in 2008.

“I am thrilled to be bringing football back to the St. Louis community and to be doing this alongside the best staff in all of the XFL,” said Anthony Becht. “Every single individual on my team is passionate, experienced and dedicated to putting together the best team for St. Louis. I can’t wait to get started.”

Anthony Becht will be the head coach for the new St. Louis XFL team. He played in the NFL in...
Anthony Becht will be the head coach for the new St. Louis XFL team. He played in the NFL in the 2000s.(XFL)

Here are the new additions to the staff:

  • La’Roi Glover is joining as the Defensive Line Coach.
  • Mark Lee joins the team as the Offensive Line Assistant.
  • Pat Perles joins as the team’s Offensive Line Coach.
  • Ricky Proehl is the Wide Receivers Coach.
  • Ricky Proehl is the Wide Receivers Coach.
  • Art Valero joins as the Running Backs Coach
  • Eric Avila has been named the team’s Athletic Trainer
  • Sean Hollister joins as the Video Manager

Season tickets are available now on the XFL’s website.