Krzysztof Kasprzak, a former outstanding rider and Polish national team representative, has taken up the position of sports director at the speedway club Stal Rzeszów. This decision ends a several-week period of searching and uncertainty following the resignation of the previous head, Marcin Piskorz. The new director faces the challenge of building a team for the upcoming season, and his task will also be to repair the club's image, which is struggling with organizational problems.

Kasprzak Replaces Piskorz

Krzysztof Kasprzak became the new sports director of Stal Rzeszów, taking over the position from Marcin Piskorz, who resigned over a dozen days ago.

Club Searched for a Candidate

Over the past weeks, the club held intensive talks with several candidates, including former riders and coaches, before deciding on Kasprzak.

Goal: Building a Team for the Season

The main task of the new director will be to assemble the team's squad for the upcoming season, which is crucial for the club's future.

The speedway club Stal Rzeszów announced the appointment of Krzysztof Kasprzak to the position of sports director. The decision, announced on Monday, ends a period of uncertainty that began after the resignation of the previous sports director, Marcin Piskorz. Kasprzak, a 42-year-old former rider and Polish national team representative, has the difficult task of building a team for the new season. According to club information, the new sports director has already been presented to the board. The new role poses a significant challenge for Kasprzak, as the club is struggling with organizational and image problems. His experience as a top-class rider is expected to help rebuild the Stal brand. Among his first tasks will be assembling the squad, negotiating with riders, and establishing cooperation with other clubs. Speedway, as a motorcycle sport on a dirt track, has a long tradition in Poland dating back to the 1930s. Stal Rzeszów is one of the most decorated clubs in the country, having won the Polish championship multiple times. The position of sports director is crucial, responsible for all personnel and sporting matters in the team. The club had been in talks with various candidates for over a dozen days. The final choice fell on Kasprzak, who has a rich career in the Polish, British, and Swedish leagues. A statement from a club representative indicates high hopes associated with the new appointment. „To był świetny zawodnik, reprezentant Polski. Jego wiedza i doświadczenie są nie do przecenienia w procesie budowy drużyny. Wierzymy, że pomoże nam wyjść z trudnej sytuacji.” (He was a great rider, a Polish national team representative. His knowledge and experience are invaluable in the team-building process. We believe he will help us get out of this difficult situation.) — Representative of Stal Rzeszów club Last season, Stal Rzeszów finished in a distant position in the table, which forced changes in the management structure. The appointment of Kasprzak is intended to be the first step towards improving sporting results and stabilizing the club.

Mentioned People

  • Krzysztof Kasprzak — new sports director of Stal Rzeszów, former Polish national speedway rider
  • Marcin Piskorz — previous sports director of Stal Rzeszów, who resigned from the position