The UFL is undergoing significant coaching changes ahead of the 2026 season. Anthony Becht, who previously coached the St. Louis Battlehawks from 2023 to 2025 with a 22-8 regular season record and appearances in two XFL Conference Championship games, has been appointed as the head coach of the Orlando Storm. Becht’s move to Orlando leverages his Florida ties, his experience with roster building during the USFL-XFL merger, and his proven ability to develop NFL players and build a championship culture. His familiarity with the player pool and his leadership qualities position the Storm to potentially dominate the league in 2026, especially as other UFL coaches are being replaced or learning on the job. Meanwhile, Ricky Proehl, a former NFL wide receiver with 17 seasons and two Super Bowl wins, has been named head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks, replacing Becht. Proehl has served as the Battlehawks’ receivers coach since 2023 and expressed his commitment to developing players and bringing another football championship to the team. He has strong community ties to St. Louis and extensive NFL coaching experience, including a stint with the Panthers. The league is also planning roster reconfiguration and a player disbursement draft in January, with the Battlehawks consistently attracting large crowds. Proehl’s return as head coach is seen as a move to strengthen the team’s connection with its fan base, while Becht’s appointment in Orlando is viewed as a strategic move to boost the Storm’s competitive edge in the league’s new season.