Orlando Storm Lose Offensive Coordinator, Promote from Within

Anthony Becht's staff sees changes as Kyle Caskey departs for Vikings, Marc Colombo and Colin Thompson named co-OCs

Feb. 27, 2026 at 5:55pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Orlando Storm have lost offensive coordinator Kyle Caskey, who was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as an offensive assistant. In response, head coach Anthony Becht has promoted wide receivers coach Colin Thompson and offensive line coach Marc Colombo to serve as co-offensive coordinators. The Storm have also added Art Valero as running backs coach and Mike Phair as linebackers coach.

Why it matters

The loss of Caskey is a blow to the Storm, who were counting on him to lead their offense this season. However, Becht has moved quickly to promote from within and maintain continuity, tapping two experienced coaches in Colombo and Thompson to take over the coordinator roles. This will be a key test for the Storm's coaching staff as they look to build on last year's success and make a playoff push.

The details

Kyle Caskey, who was slated to be the Storm's offensive coordinator, has instead been hired by the Minnesota Vikings as an offensive assistant. In response, Becht has promoted wide receivers coach Colin Thompson and offensive line coach Marc Colombo to serve as co-offensive coordinators. Thompson is a young coach with a strong football mind, while Colombo followed Becht from the St. Louis Battlehawks. It's unclear yet who will be the primary play-caller, with Becht himself also in the mix. The Storm have also added Art Valero as running backs coach and Mike Phair as linebackers coach, replacing Chris Claiborne who left for Stanford.

  • On February 20, 2026, the Storm lost offensive coordinator Kyle Caskey to the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Immediately after Caskey's departure, the Storm promoted Colin Thompson and Marc Colombo to serve as co-offensive coordinators.

The players

Anthony Becht

Head coach of the Orlando Storm.

Kyle Caskey

Former offensive coordinator for the Orlando Storm, who was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as an offensive assistant.

Marc Colombo

Offensive line coach for the Orlando Storm, who has been promoted to co-offensive coordinator.

Colin Thompson

Wide receivers coach for the Orlando Storm, who has been promoted to co-offensive coordinator.

Art Valero

New running backs coach for the Orlando Storm.

Mike Phair

New linebackers coach for the Orlando Storm, replacing Chris Claiborne who left for Stanford.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“While the timing isn't perfect, the Storm are prepared for the chaos.”

— Anthony Becht, Head Coach

“Colin is young, but has a brilliant football mind. He'll be a strong addition to Orlando's culture.”

— Anthony Becht, Head Coach

What’s next

The Storm will need to determine who will be the primary offensive play-caller between Becht, Colombo, and Thompson as they prepare for the upcoming UFL season.

The takeaway

The Storm have faced an unexpected coaching shakeup, but Becht has moved quickly to promote from within and maintain continuity on his staff. The success of the new co-offensive coordinator arrangement will be crucial as the Storm look to build on last year's success and make a playoff push.