Berlin Thunder strengthens coaching staff with Adam Rita and Art Valero

Berlin Thunder has made important additions to its coaching staff for the upcoming season. The team has announced Adam Rita as their new Offensive Coordinator and Art Valero as the new Offensive Line Coach. Both coaches bring decades of experience at the highest levels of football, including the Canadian Football League (CFL), the European League of Football (ELF), and the NFL.  

Adam Rita – A legendary career in football  

Adam Rita is a well-known figure in the football world, especially in Canada. Born in 1947 in Hawaii, he has spent many years coaching and managing teams in the CFL. Over his long career, he has been the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, and BC Lions. He also worked as the general manager for the BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts.  

Rita has won multiple championships, including four Grey Cups as a coach and two as an executive. After leaving the CFL in 2012, he continued his coaching career in Europe. He has led teams in Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, and Italy, where he coached the Bergamo Lions. In 2021, he was the head coach of the Barcelona Dragons in the European League of Football (ELF). Now, he returns to the ELF as the Offensive Coordinator for Berlin Thunder, bringing his experience and knowledge to help the team succeed.

Art Valero will be responsible for the offensive line of the Thunder in the 2025 season. ©Texas Tech University

Art Valero – A strong addition to the offensive line  

Berlin Thunder has also secured Art Valero as their new Offensive Line Coach. Valero, born in 1958, has had a long career as an assistant coach in both college football and the NFL. He has worked with teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and Tennessee Titans.  

Valero was part of the Buccaneers' coaching staff when they won Super Bowl XXXVII. Most recently, he worked as the running backs coach for the St. Louis Battle Hawks in the United Football League (UFL). His experience with offensive lines and running backs will be valuable for Berlin Thunder as they build a strong and efficient offense for the upcoming season.  

A new era for Berlin Thunder  

With the addition of Adam Rita and Art Valero, Berlin Thunder is making a statement. The team is committed to building a powerful offense and competing at the highest level in the ELF. Both coaches bring decades of experience, championship-winning knowledge, and a deep understanding of the game. Fans of Berlin Thunder can look forward to an exciting season under this new coaching leadership.