The Calgary Colts have announced Reyd Kessler will take over as the interim head coach for the immediate future following the departure of Daniel Craig.

Kessler is no stranger to the Colts organization as the Special Teams Coordinator in 2025, he “brings hard work, accountability, discipline, and resilience to the team,” the Colts posted on social media.

He’s a Calgary native, graduating from Bowness high school in the city’s northwest neighbourhood.  He played for the Colts as a linebacker helping them get to the Prairie Conference final in both 2014 and 2015.  His defence was one of the best in the Conference in both seasons, allowing the second fewest points in 2015.  Following his CJFL career he spent a season at the USport level, suiting up for the Ottawa Gee Gees in 2016.

He will take over for departing head coach Daniel Craig who was the Colts head coach for three seasons posting an overall record of 9-16, qualifying for the playoffs twice.

Kessler has a big job to do in getting the Colts prepared to play in 2026 after missing the CJFL Canadian Bowl playoffs last year.   This is his first head coaching role in junior football.