Battlehawks Coach Ricky Proehl Talks Season Ahead

The head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks discussed the upcoming season in an interview.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:04am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes in navy blue, red, and gold, representing the dynamic action of a football game.The Battlehawks' head coach Ricky Proehl discusses the team's strategy and preparations for the upcoming season.Wilmington Today

Ricky Proehl, the head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks professional football team, sat down with Sports on 4's Jacob Cersosimo to preview the upcoming season. The Battlehawks are looking to build on their success from last year as they prepare to take the field.

Why it matters

As one of the top teams in the league, the Battlehawks' performance this season will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. Proehl's insights provide an inside look at the team's preparations and goals for the year ahead.

The details

In the interview, Proehl discussed the team's offseason training regimen, key player acquisitions, and the overall strategy for the season. He expressed confidence in the Battlehawks' ability to compete at a high level and make a deep playoff run.

  • The interview took place before the start of the Battlehawks' 2026 season.

The players

Ricky Proehl

The head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks professional football team.

Jacob Cersosimo

A sports reporter for Sports on 4 who conducted the interview with Proehl.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working hard all offseason to prepare for this season, and I'm confident in the team we've assembled. We're ready to compete at the highest level and bring a championship back to St. Louis.”

— Ricky Proehl, Head Coach, St. Louis Battlehawks

The takeaway

The Battlehawks' success this season will be closely watched, as they look to build on their strong performance from the previous year and potentially make a deep playoff run under the leadership of Coach Proehl.