Jason Kutney - Head of Youth Development/Academy Coach

Jason Kutney’s role is to lead the program in all aspects of the Youth Development. Kutney has been with the Riverhounds Organization since 2006 after spending two previous seasons with the Charleston Battery. Jason gained valuable experience as a youth player with Vitesse Arnham of Holland in 1996. Jason is a  graduate of Duquesne University and hails from Freehold, New Jersey.

Scott Gibson - Director of Academy Operations/Academy Coach

Scott Gibson is in charge of overseeing the operations of The Riverhounds Academy program.  Scott brings experience from his time as a youth player with the Middlesbrough Football Club Academy Program. The Duquesne University graduate turned professional with the Riverhounds in 2008. Scott hails from Saltburn, England.

Justin Evans - Academy Coach/Head Coach/Business Relations and Corporate Sponsorships

Justin Evans handles many different roles at the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The 2010 season marked Evan’s first year as the Head Coach for the Pro-Team. Justin was the first player ever signed by the Riverhounds Organization in 1999. Evans also spent time with three different MLS Clubs including; the San Jose Earthquakes, Chicago Fire and Dallas Burn. Justin had a stint in Europe playing in the Polish 1st and 2nd Divisions. Evans played college soccer at Penn State University and St. Bonaventure University. Justin is a local from Peters Township.

John Rotz - Academy Coach / Director of Team & Tournament Operations / Assistant Coach

John is a key member of the Riverhounds Organization performing administrative duties for the team and league throughout the calendar year. He is also in charge of setting up tournament for the local youth. John attended Shippensburg University and was a Regional All-American his senior year. John came to Pittsburgh to attend Graduate School at the University of Pittsburgh and recieved a Master’s in Education.

Niko Katic - Academy Coach

Niko Katic came to the United states from his native Croatia in 2005 to attend Illinois Central College, where he majored in marketing and was a two year starter and captain. During his college years Katic played in the USL Premier Development League with both Chicago Fire and Springfield Demize. Katic is a current defender of the Riverhounds.

Nathan Salsi - Academy Coach

Nathan Salsi brings a wealth of experience to the program after 5 years of playing with the club. Nathan is a graduate of Duquesne University and preferred position as a central defender. Nathan is a native of North Huntingdon, PA and a Norwin High School graduate.

Travis Kruse - Academy Coach

Travis Kruse was a former Riverhound in 2000 and still puts his professional knowledge to good use by being a key member of the Academy Staff. Kruse played for the University of Pittsburgh, and is currently an executive for PNC Bank. Travis orginates from Cleveland Ohio and now resides in Pittsburgh with his wife Nichole, and daughter Olivia.