The Team
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CO-FOUNDERanemptytextllineJamie’s journey from the bottom of the football pyramid to the top has captured the imagination of people from far and wide. Jamie is determined to prove that there are players within the non league game that can follow in his footsteps and step up to the professional game. Jamie will be present throughout the week and be a mentor to the players during their time at the academy. Jamie will also have an active involvement in the recruitment and selection process. -
Marketing & Sponsorship DirectoranemptytextllineRebekah is one of the founders of V9 and will be overseeing marketing and sponsorship for the Academy. Rebekah will be involved with the academy’s day to day operation and provide invaluable support to the Academy’s technical staff to ensure a world class programme is delivered. -
CO-FOUNDERanemptytextllineJohn works as a Senior Agent and Managing Executive for Global Sports Management agency Wasserman. His agency Key Sports Management was acquired by Wasserman in March 2020. He has represented Vardy throughout his whole career and famously quoted that ‘Vardy would play for England’ during his Evo-Stick Premier league promotion winning season for Halifax. John’s clients include Joe Gomez, Hamza Choudhury, Graham Potter and Brendan Rodgers to name but a few. John is responsible for overseeing V9 operations and advising in player recruitment and ID. -
PROJECT LEADER & HEAD OF RECRUITMENTanemptytextllineAs well as being Project Leader for V9. A former professional player at Middlesbrough, Darlington and Woodlands Wellington (Singapore), Lee spent 8 years coaching at Middlesbrough's Academy during a productive spell helping to develop players such as Stuart Downing and James Morrison. Lee has led V9 UK through two programmes which have seen 23 of the players attend go on to experience professional league football in the UK.
