Gary Warren joins County Academy

Ross County FC can today announce that Gary Warren will join our Academy Coaching Team on a full-time basis.

After a decorated playing career which has seen him win trophies in both England and Scotland, Gary joins as our Head of Professional Academy to lead our Under 18 squad with the implementation of a new programme that aims to combine education and football.

The programme, which will be led by Gary, is designed to close the gap between part-time academy football and full-time professional football- increasing contact time with young players as well as ensuring attainment in their school studies. Within the new programme, we will promote educational achievements in line with football development to enhance the personal progress of each individual involved.

The Under 18 group will be working with Gary on a daily basis and will be working with a young, enthusiastic coach that has played over 400 career matches. Gary has also lifted the Scottish Cup & Scottish Challenge Cup as well as winning the National League South with Newport County on their remarkable rise up the English ranks. Gary has a track record of success and leadership on the field, which he will look to implement into this role for Ross County FC.

On Gary’s appointment, Academy Manager Gordon Duff said: “We are delighted to welcome Gary to Ross County, and back in the Highlands. This is an exciting time for us in taking the next step to develop players within our Academy. We have created a bespoke programme which allows players to not only receive more contact time on pitch but also allows them to carry on in their educational journey.”

“It is our belief that this programme will grow and develop over time, and we feel that it is the right time to implement this exciting project with our Under 18 players. We want to keep pushing them to maximise their potential and aid them as they continue their development at Ross County.”

Gary said of his appointment: “This is a really exciting opportunity for everybody involved and I thank Ross County for enabling me to come into this role. I am privileged and honoured to have the opportunity to work with a great team and some excellent professionals. I look forward to helping develop and improve the current and emerging crop of young footballers. I have made it clear over the years that I am really attached to the Highlands, and it is a fantastic part of the world.”

“Ross County have had a good track record of developing young players over the years and I want to come in and support that and try to help unearth future talent. For me, this is an exciting new chapter that allows me to develop my coaching journey and continue to learn from the wealth of coaching talent around the football club.”