ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 27: Donald Payne #18 of the Arlington Renegades is introduced before the game against the San Antonio Brahmas at Choctaw Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Arlington, Texas

DALLAS COACHING STAFF

RICK NEUHEISEL, HEAD COACH

Rick Neuheisel was named head coach of the Dallas Renegades on Dec. 30, 2025.

Mike Gillhamer, Defensive Coordinator

Gillhamer brings in 15 years of NFL experience. He previously served as a defensive coach with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers, where the 2004 Panthers led the league in interceptions and ranked second in takeaways. Gillhamer also spent time with the New York Giants, contributing to an NFC Championship and Super Bowl XXXV appearance, and has coached in the XFL, AAF, and at both Louisville and Oregon. 

Noel Mazzone, Offensive Coordinator

Mazzone brings nearly five decades of coaching experience to the Dallas Renegades, anchoring the offensive staff with proven leadership and strategic expertise. A former collegiate quarterback at the University of New Mexico, Mazzone has built a distinguished career as one of football’s most respected offensive minds, with stops across the NFL, major college programs, and spring professional leagues. His collegiate coaching tenure featured leadership positions at programs such as Arizona, Texas A&M, UCLA, and Arizona State, and he also served as an assistant coach in the NFL with the New York Jets.

Chris Reinert, Running Back/Special Teams

Reinert joins the Renegades coaching staff after serving as head coach at Servite High School (Anaheim, CA) from 2023–2025, highlighted by a trip to the CIF Championship Game in 2023.

Prior to Servite, he built a strong résumé at the collegiate level, including stints as Special Teams Coordinator at Colorado (2020–2022) and UCLA (2016–2017). He also gained valuable experience on the coaching staffs at Washington State and Arizona State.

In 2019, Reinert expanded his professional experience in the Alliance of American Football (AAF) as Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator for the Arizona Hotshots. He brings a well-rounded background in player development and special teams to the Renegades sideline.

Scott Spurrier, Tight Ends/Special Teams

Spurrier has been part of the Renegades’ coaching corps for multiple seasons, serving in roles that have included tight ends and special teams coaching before assuming responsibility as the team’s Special Teams Coordinator. His continued presence on the staff reflects both his commitment to excellence and his ability to develop high-impact units in all phases of the game. The son of College Football Hall of Famer Steve Spurrier, Scott combines a lifetime of football knowledge with a passion for teaching fundamentals, fostering competitive spirit, and preparing players to perform at their best on special teams. 

Xavier Su'a-Filo, Offensive Line

Sua’Filo joins the Renegades as Offensive Line Coach, bringing firsthand NFL experience and a player-driven perspective to the trenches. A former first-round draft pick out of UCLA, Sua’Filo played professionally for teams including the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders, earning a reputation for toughness, versatility, and technical consistency along the offensive front. Transitioning from player to coach, he now brings that same work ethic and attention to detail to developing the Renegades’ offensive line, emphasizing fundamentals, physicality, and cohesion as Dallas prepares for the upcoming season.

Brian Baker, Defensive Line

Baker is a veteran defensive specialist with over 40 years of coaching experience across the NFL, UFL, and NCAA. Currently the defensive line coach for the Dallas Renegades, Baker has served on the coaching staffs of nine NFL franchises, including the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts. A proven talent developer, he has mentored numerous Pro Bowlers and first-round draft picks throughout his career at elite programs like Alabama and Mississippi State. Baker, who began his career as a national champion assistant at Georgia Tech, is widely recognized for his technical expertise and ability to build dominant defensive fronts.

Tim Hundley, Inside Linebacker

Tim Hundley is a veteran American football coach with over four decades of experience, primarily as a defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the collegiate and professional levels. He is known for his tenures at Washington, UTEP, UCLA, and SMU, grooming numerous NFL players.

Kevin Wolthausen, Outside Linebackers

With more than 35 seasons of coaching experience at the collegiate and professional levels, Kevin Wolthausen is one of football’s most respected defensive minds. Currently serving as a veteran coach with a reputation for developing elite talent, Wolthausen has been a key architect of dominant defensive units across the NFL, UFL, and NCAA Division I.