It’s been a busy week for Anthony Becht and the Orlando Storm. After coaches arrived to UFL Training Camp, Becht’s staff is already seeing some changes. Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN, Offensive Coordinator Kyle Caskey was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as an Offensive Assistant.
NEWS: As reported by Kevin Seifert, the Vikings have hired Kyle Caskey as an Offensive Assistant.
Caskey was slated to be the @UFLStorm‘s OC.
Per sources, Marc Colombo and Colin Thompson will take over as Co-Offensive Coordinators in Orlando. #UFL pic.twitter.com/5yai3GlNla
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) February 20, 2026
This is an abrupt loss for Orlando, as Caskey was set to take over as OC for the first time on Becht’s staff. Kyle has been with the St. Louis Battlehawks the last two years, coaching the running backs and special teams unit. With former OC Phil McGeoghan taking a gig overseas, Kyle was hired from within.
Now, he receives an opportunity in the NFL – something Becht & Co. are thrilled about. While the timing isn’t perfect, the Storm are prepared for the chaos.
This offseason, Anthony Becht added former NFL and XFL Tight End, Colin Thompson, to his staff as Wide Receivers’ Coach. Colin is young, but has a brilliant football mind. He’ll be a strong addition to Orlando’s culture.
League sources tell Pro Football Newsroom that Thompson, alongside OL Coach Marc Colombo, will serve as Co-Offensive Coordinators. Marc jumped over to Orlando with Anthony, serving in the same O-Line role in 2025 with the Battlehawks. Both will retain their individual roles as well (WR’s, O-Line).
No decision has been made yet on who will be the offensive play caller in Orlando. Head Coach Anthony Becht is also in the mix for that specific role, depending on how things shake out in Training Camp. Whatever the case may be, Storm fans should not be too concerned – as Caskey and his crew were already meeting for months in advance – Colombo, Thompson, & Co. are well prepared.
Other Staff Adds
With all of the movement for the Orlando #Storm, Anthony Becht has added a couple of pieces to his #UFL staff:
– Art Valero, Running Backs Coach
– Mike Phair, Linebackers Coach
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Phair replaces Chris Claiborne, who recently received an opportunity at Stanford.
Valero was on…
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) February 20, 2026
In addition to that movement, the Storm have added Art Valero (RB’s Coach) and Mike Phair (LB’s Coach) to the staff. Valero was with Becht in 2023, in the same role. Phair is a brand new addition, replacing Chris Claiborne who was Becht’s linebackers coach for three seasons in St. Louis.
Finally, Martin Bayless (assistant DB’s coach) will take over the special teams, with Caskey no longer in the building. While it’s an unfortunate loss for Orlando, it’s another testament to the coaching tree that Becht has overseen. This is now the second coach from his staff to go to the NFL, with Bruce Gradkowski (Detroit Lions) being the first.
It’s an exciting new era for pro football in Florida. The Orlando Storm have one of the best rosters in the UFL, and with Becht and his staff at the helm – the sky is the limit for what this team is capable of. We’ll have a full Coaching Staff breakdown out soon for the Storm.
What are your thoughts on all of this movement in Orlando? Will the Storm make the playoffs this year? Let us know down in the comments below, or join the conversation on Discord!
