Football
- Title:
- Offensive Coordinator
- Email:
- matthew.storm@sfasu.edu
Matt Storm begins his sixth year as the offensive coordinator of the Lumberjack’s football program in 2023, looking to build on the progress made in his five seasons at the helm. Storm and head coach Colby Carthel improved the team in the previous five seasons and look forward to continued success in the upcoming United Athletic Conference (UAC) season.
In 2022, Storm helped the Lumberjacks secure their first WAC Football Championship, defeating Abilene Christian 24-21. Wide receiver Xavier Gipson was named WAC Offensive Player of the Year, for the second year in a row. At the end of the 2022 season, Xavier Gipson was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.
Storm helped lead the ‘Jacks to an 8-4 season (6-2 WAC) in 2021. He had three offensive players selected to First Team All-WAC and three players selected to the Second Team All-WAC. Three-time WAC Offensive Player of the Week wide receiver Xavier Gipson was named the WAC Offensive Player of the Year. Matt Storm’s offense helped Gipson lead both the WAC and all of FCS with 127.6 receiving yards per game with 14 receiving touchdowns for the second- place Lumberjacks, who earned at at-large selection to the 2021 FCS Playoffs.
The Storm File
Hometown: Chino Hills, Calif.
High School: Ruben S. Ayala
College: East Central University (2006)
Playing Experience: Mt. San Antonio Junior College (Calif.) and East Central University (two-year starter, team captain and all-conference performer at center)
Family: Tate (son) and Riley (daughter)
Coaching Experience
2018-Present: SFA | Offensive Coordinator
2013-18: Texas A&M-Commerce | Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach
2012: West Texas A&M | Offensive Line
2006-11: East Central University | Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
Accomplishments
• 2022 WAC Championship
• 2017 NCAA Division II National Champion – Texas A&M-Commerce
• 2017 FootballScoop NCAA Division II Coordinator of the Year
• 7 First-Team All-Americans as Offensive Coordinator
• 10 Total All-Americans as Offensive Coordinator
• 1 National Player of the Year as Offensive Coordinator
• 1 Regional Player of the Year as Offensive Coordinator
• 5 Conference Players of the Year as Offensive Coordinator
• 8 First-Team All-Region Selections as Offensive Coordinator
• 10 Total All-Region Selections as Offensive Coordinator
• 19 First-Team All-Conference Selections as Offensive Coordinator
• 69 Total All-Conference Selections as Offensive Coordinator
