ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - Today, the United Football League announced that Anthony Becht will leave the St. Louis Battlehawks to become the new head coach of the Orlando Storm.
Becht has served as the Battlehawks head coach since 2023 and has led the team to a 22-8 record with a .733 winning percentage and back-to-back playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025.
“Anthony Becht has been a great coach and ambassador for the United Football League and I know he will bring that same passion and leadership to the Orlando Storm, “ said UFL Co-Owner Mike Repole. “A Florida resident and former member of the Buccaneers, Anthony knows what football means to Florida and I’m excited to see him kickoff this Spring.”
“Today, I am filled with mixed emotions as I leave a city and team that I love—the St. Louis Battlehawks—to take on the exciting challenge of building a new team—the Orlando Storm,” said Becht. “I look forward to returning to my home state of the last 21 years, where I played three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and welcome the task ahead in adding to the great tradition of football in the Sunshine State. I also want to thank Battlehawks Nation for all of their support. You will forever be in my heart.”
The league said it will announce Becht’s successor in the near future.
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