# Renegades OC Jonathan Hayes Joins Moeller High as Athletic Director

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-01-18T20:42:02Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:05Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), Dallas Renegades (dallas-renegades)
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**3 Key Points:**

- **XFL Championship Success:** Jonathan Hayes led the Arlington Renegades to the 2023 XFL Championship victory over the DC Defenders.
- **New Role at Moeller High:** Appointed as Moeller High School's Athletic Director, starting Jan. 29.
- **Uncertain Future in UFL:** No confirmation on Hayes' return to the [Arlington Renegades](https://uflnewshub.com/team/dallas-renegades) for the 2024 UFL season.

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### **From the XFL to High School Excellence**

Jonathan Hayes, known for his role in the XFL, has been named the new Athletic Director at Archbishop Moeller High School, a position he will assume on January 29. Hayes, an experienced figure in football, brings a wealth of knowledge and success to Moeller High.

### **Hayes' XFL Championship Journey**

Most notably, Hayes was the offensive coordinator for the Arlington Renegades in the XFL, helping the team to win the 2023 XFL Championship. This achievement marks a significant highlight in his coaching career. Prior to this, he served as the head coach and general manager of the [St. Louis Battlehawks](https://uflnewshub.com/team/st-louis-battlehawks).

### **Background and Experience**

Before his time in the XFL, Hayes had a long tenure as the Bengals' tight ends coach from 2003 to 2018. His coaching journey also includes a successful stint at the University of Oklahoma, where he was part of the 2000 national championship team.

### **Dedication to Moeller's Mission**

In a press release, Hayes expressed his excitement about the new role: "As an athlete, a Moeller parent, and someone with a deep dedication to my faith, I couldn’t think of a better way to dedicate my talents than to work with student-athletes and live out Moeller’s Mission."

### **Elevating Moeller's Athletic Office**

Moeller president Marshall Hyzdu lauded Hayes' appointment, stating, "Jonathan’s enthusiasm for Moeller and our student-athletes is a combination that makes him a perfect fit to be the athletic director at Moeller. His high expectations will help elevate the athletic office to be a best-in-class organization focusing on the student-athletes and the entire Moeller Family.”

### **The Future in UFL**

While Hayes embarks on this new endeavor at Moeller High, the future of his role in the [UFL](https://uflnewshub.com/ufl) remains uncertain. There has been no official word on whether he will return to coach the Arlington Renegades in the 2024 season.

*Source: [WLWT.com](https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-moeller-high-school-jonathan-hayes-ad-bengals-xfl/46427616#)*

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