Krzysztof Kasprzak Becomes Sports Director of Speedway Club Stal Rzeszów

The speedway club Stal Rzeszów has concluded its search for a new sports director, officially hiring Krzysztof Kasprzak for the position. The contract was signed and announced on February 24. The 42-year-old former rider, a multiple Polish national team representative, takes over the role following the resignation of Marcin Piskorz, which had been the main topic of speculation in sports media for several days. „It was a great rider, a Polish representative. His knowledge and experience are invaluable in the team building process. We believe he will help us get out of a difficult situation.” — Representative of the Stal Rzeszów club Kasprzak's main task will be to rebuild the team and restore its competitiveness after a particularly weak 2025 season, in which Stal finished far down the table in the Ekstraliga, far from the medal zone. The new sports director will be responsible for the comprehensive squad strategy, including negotiations with current riders, acquiring new talent, and establishing cooperation with other clubs. In its statement, the club emphasized that Kasprzak's experience and authority, gained during a long and successful career, are key assets in this process. Kasprzak himself, who has ended his riding career, described the new role as a major challenge but also an opportunity to influence the club's future from a completely new perspective. The role of sports director in Polish speedway clubs has evolved over the last two decades, drawing inspiration from solutions known from football. The person in this position is responsible not only for transfers but for the overall sports strategy, youth development, and cooperation with the coach, becoming a pillar of modern club management. The decision to appoint Kasprzak was made after about two weeks of intensive talks with various candidates. The club needed someone who not only knows the realities of speedway but also possesses credibility and respect within the community to effectively negotiate with riders and their agents. Kasprzak, as a former top-class rider and winner of numerous trophies in Poland and abroad, meets these criteria. His first days in the new role will be filled with meetings with the board, coaching staff, and analysis of the current squad. The club also faces a challenge related to its image, which suffered after the last season. 42 lata — age of Stal Rzeszów's new sports director Sports media assess this move as bold and logical, noting that Kasprzak had "no reservations" about taking on such a responsible task immediately after ending his career. Within the speedway community, there is a belief that the club "could not have chosen better" for the position, counting on the fresh perspective and energy of the new director.