A seasoned football professional with over 20 years of playing experience across diverse leagues and cultures and three continents. Proven leadership as a team captain, adept at fostering team cohesion and performance. Played in La Liga against iconic clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid and against generational players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES
TECNICO DEPORTIVO EM FUTBOL- LEVELS 1 & 2 Escuela ACADEF- SPAIN
MAKING HEAD WAY IN SOCCER
NCCP EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
UNDERSTANDING THE RULE OF TWO
COACHING IN CANADA
MENTAL HEALTH IN SPORTS
MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS
SAFE SPORT TRAINING
RESPECT IN SPORT FOR ACTIVITY LEADERS
Inaugural Head Coach Simcoe 2022 season
Ontario tech assistant coach 2022
Technical director North York cosmos
A Full-time Head Coach with over 14 years of experience. Coaching is my profession and life-long passion. CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES
Canadian B License Coach
2025 - Assistant Women’s Coach at Ontario Tech
2024 – Simcoe County Rovers Interim Men’s Head Coach.Led team to League1 Cup Final.
2024 – Simcoe County Women’s Associate Sporting Director
2022 – Simcoe County Women’s Women’s Head Coach.
North York Cosmos – Multiple Roles
An experienced coach with over 27 years working in all aspects of the game. Russell coached teams to three Ontario Cups Bronze Medals at the Nationals in addition to three OYSL League Championships. He was the Head of Player Recruiting and Assistant Coach for Nipissing University from 2016-2024. He also served as a Board Member and President of Newmarket Soccer Club.
National Youth Champion (coach)
Provincial Champion x3 (player, coach, owner)
Regional Champion x6 (coach)
National B License Candidate
President Barrie SC
COO & Co-Owner Rovers
Sporting Director Women - Rovers
L2O Reserve Coach Rovers
L1O Asst Coach Rovers
Developed College/University Prep Program and Player Recruitment Model for Barrie
Inductee Barrie Sports Hall of Fame
