Russell Conn was found guilty of four charges, including rape, on 6 June 2025 following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
The 62-year-old targeted three young boys at various locations across the west of Scotland including Glasgow, Ardrossan and Saltcoats.
His offending took place between 1999 and 2021 with the victims aged around 14 and 15 when the abuse began.
The court heard how Conn used his coaching position to gain the trust of one victim.
Conn then took him in his work van to homes and business premises where no-one else was present to prevent or disturb him during the sexual assaults.
Conn also used his employment to gain access to a second child before indecently assaulting him in the work vehicle on numerous occasions and later raping him.
He held a position of trust at a school when he indecently assaulted a third child.
The Crown led evidence which showed Conn had engaged in a pattern of grooming behaviour in the lead up to abusing the victims.
This often included engaging them in sexualised conversations as well as buying them cigarettes and alcohol.
On 10 July 2025, at High Court in Glasgow, Conn was jailed for seven years.
His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely.
Non-harassment orders, banning Conn from contacting or attempt to contact the victims, were also granted.
Fiona Kirkby, Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, said:
“Russell Conn’s predatory behaviour has inflicted enduring trauma over the course of many years, and he poses a significant danger.
“Evidence led by our specialist prosecutor demonstrated a clear pattern of behaviour that he used to gain access to these victims and then exploit their vulnerabilities.
“It is because they shared their experiences that Conn will now face the consequences of his depraved actions.
“This prosecution should send a clear message to those who commit this type of offending, regardless of how long ago it took place.
“We will do everything within our power to ensure you are held accountable and I would urge anyone affected by sexual abuse to report it when you feel ready.
“You will be listened to and supported as we seek to protect communities in Scotland by prosecuting those responsible.”