Morrissey assumed the head coaching position at Rio Grande in September of 1989.  He has taken what was a fledgling program and transformed into a national powerhouse.

Morrissey has amassed 294 wins during his tenure for Rio Grande.  He has guided Rio Grande to eight consecutive NAIA National Tournaments, three semi-final appearances (2001, 2003, 2008), two national title game appearances (2003, 2008) and one NAIA National Championship (2003). 

Rio has won nine conference titles and seven NAIA region championships  during his tenure.

Morrissey won four American Mideast Conference Coach of Year awards (1998, 2001-03) and was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year in 2001, and 2003.

Morrissey starred in both soccer and basketball at Tiffin University and is a member of their athletics Hall of Fame.  While at Tiffin, he was All-Mid-Ohio Conference in soccer in 1985-88, including winning the MOC Player of the Year award in 1988.  Morrissey was a two-time NAIA All-American (1987-88).   He was selected to the Senior Bowl's West Squad in 1989.

Morrissey graduated from Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati, OH.

Morrissey also serves as Assistant Director of Athletics and Director of Compliance. 

He and his wife, Kathy, reside in Gallipolis, OH with their two daughters, Allison and Samantha.