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Kurtiss Riggs - Head Coach

Riggs is entering his eighth year as Head Coach of the Sioux Falls Storm. Under the leadership of Riggs, the Sioux Falls Storm won four consecutive championships from 2005 to 2008. They also put together a winning streak of 40 games, which is the longest in professional sports. In his tenure, Riggs has been named Coach of the Year three times, led the Storm to back-to-back undefeated seasons in 2006 and 2007, and has compiled a career record of 94-23.

Riggs began his indoor career as a player for the Sioux Falls Cobras in 2000 and continued playing as a member of the Sioux Falls Storm in 2001. Kurtiss began his coaching duties with the Storm in 2002 as the offensive coordinator, before taking over as head coach in 2003.

Kurtiss is a 1997 graduate of the University of Sioux Falls, where he earned All-American honors after leading the Cougars to the NAIA National Championship in 1996. As a player, Riggs set numerous conference and national passing records. Riggs has spent the past five years as the quarterbacks coach at USF. In that time, the team has compiled a record of 66-3 and won two national championships.

Riggs is currently a teacher at Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School. He and his wife, Leisa, reside in Sioux Falls with their two children, Peyton and Afton.

Andre Fields - Defensive Coordinator

Andre Fields will be entering his inaugural season on the Storm coaching staff after playing for the Storm from 2003 through 2009. During his time as a Storm Player, Andre showed great leadership skills in the Defensive back field, and was a starter in all 4 championship seasons. Andre is also a Personal Banker at First Premier Bank.

Shaun Bauer - Defensive Line/Linebackers Coach

Shaun Bauer will be entering his inaugural season on the Storm coaching staff. Shaun was a part of the inception of arena football in Sioux Falls playing for the Cobras at the linebacker position. Shaun owns and operates Sioux Empire Contractors.

Jim Pawelec - Equipment Manager

Bob Litz - Assitant Coach

Corey Walker - Wide Receivers Coach

Corey is in his third year as wide receivers coach for the Storm. Corey had great success while he was a player for the Storm and still holds numerous records. Corey also works at Wells Fargo.

Paul Keizer - Offensive Line

Paul Keizer will be entering his second season on the Storm coaching staff. Keizer, a former two time Storm All-Star, played for Sioux Falls in the 2007 and 2008 seasons. During Keizer’s career the Storm allowed an incredible low 18 sacks on 836 passing attempts. The Storm Offensive Line, led by Keizer, set team record in rushing yards and total points during the 2007 season.