Russell Stirling

Russell Stirling currently serves as an Assistant Coach and Lead Scout for the Tampa Bay Rowdies since January 2022. Previously, Russell held positions including Boys ECNL Program Director at Tampa Bay United Soccer Club and Game Analysis/Opposition Analyst at Tampa Bay Rowdies. With experience as Head Soccer Coach at Tampa Bay United Rowdies Soccer Club and First Team Manager at Ballymoney United FC, Russell has contributed to various soccer programs across multiple levels. Prior coaching roles include Director of Coaching for U15-U18 at Everton America CT and Football Coach with Glasgow Rangers Football Club. Russell earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Studies from Northumbria University between 1996 and 1999.