Warren Russ is entering his second season at the helm of the Georgia Southwestern men's soccer program.

He comes to GSW from the University of Georgia, where he joined the staff of the start-up women's program in 1995.  The Bulldogs made the NCAA Tournament in his third year on staff and reached the "Sweet 16" the following season.

Russ' coaching experience is extensive and includes serving on the staff of Florida Olympic Development, as a staff coach at Gwinnett Soccer Association and stints at Lake Highland Preparatory School, University High School and Lake Brantley High School in the central Florida area.

Coach Russ, a native of Coral Springs, Fla., earned his bachelor's degree in business administration-marketing from the University of Central Florida in 1989 and was a four-year letterman for the Golden Knight's soccer team.  Following his graduation, Russ spent three years as an assistant coach for his alma mater.

In addition to his work on the sidelines, Russ spent 10 years playing professionally, starting with the Orlando Lions Soccer Club in 1990 and continuing with clubs at home and abroad throughout the decade.  He earned two league all-star awards and played for clubs in a semifinal and two championship matches.