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Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Riverhounds SC Dan Visser on his new role as Sporting Director

by
John Krysinsky
November 19, 2023

Photo courtesy Mark Goodman

Last week, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announced longtime assistant coach Dan Visser has been appointed as the club’s Sporting Director, where he will oversee the soccer side of the club at the professional and academy levels.

Dan Visser named Riverhounds SC Sporting Director

In his new role, Visser will work in tandem with head coach Bob Lilley, guiding the pro team’s scouting and player recruitment efforts to build a championship-caliber team next season and beyond. He also will work directly with the Riverhounds Academy as the club continues to build a direct pathway for its players to rise through the development program to the professional level, both with the Hounds’ First Team and to opportunities in the global soccer market.

Visser took time out of his busy schedule in his first few days in this position to talk to PSN’s John Krysinsky for the latest episode of Sounding Off on Soccer.

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John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).