Heart of Midlothian Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Ross Grant as the club’s first Set Play Coach.
Bringing 15 years of experience to Gorgie across grassroots and professional settings, Ross also holds degrees in sports and performance coaching from Abertay and the University of Stirling.
Ross joins the Jambos from Premiership side Dundee United, where he spent four years coaching in the professional phase of the Tannadice academy.
Forming a key part of Derek McInnes’ backroom staff, he will provide tailored coaching and analysis to the first team as part of a data driven approach to improving both attacking and defensive set piece outcomes.
Starting in 2010, Ross cut his coaching teeth at Austin MacPhee’s highly regarded AM Soccer Club, working his way up to General Manager before picking up further experience coaching in the United States and China.
Ross’s relationship with MacPhee continued into the latter’s roles at FC Midtjylland, Aston Villa and the Scotland national team, where Ross provided support and analysis to Austin in his role as Set Piece Coach for the last six years.
He’ll now bring his talents to Tynecastle as the Jambos begin a new era under the leadership of Derek McInnes.
Speaking to the Official Hearts Website, Ross said: “I’m delighted to be joining Hearts, and can’t wait to get started.
“Working alongside Austin, my understanding and knowledge of set pieces, and the importance of them, in the game has developed across the years.
"I had a good conversation with Graeme Jones about integrating set play coaching into the club. I'll look to provide clarity, but I'm also excited to develop innovation and creativity about how we make set pieces more successful in both attacking and defensive terms.
“I'm looking forward to working with the new management team ahead of the new season."
