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BVB International Academy - North America

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Dr. DOUGLAS PAYNE | CEO

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


Dr. Douglas Payne, Chief Executive Officer for BVB IA North America, holds a UEFA B License, USSF D License, and a Master in High Performance Football from MBP School in Barcelona. As professor of medicine at UC Davis and Texas Tech, he spent much of his career in academic medicine before launching a medical platform. Lately, he has shifted to part-time medicine to focus on football. He is also co-owner of the BVBIA El Paso affiliate.


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Dru Wright

Chief Football Officer, BVBIA North America


Dru Wright, Chief Football Officer of BVBIA North America, holds a USSF National A License, Goalkeeping License, and USC Director of Coaching diploma. A former Division 1 athlete at Wake Forest and professional player in Brazil, he has over 20 years in U.S. soccer as a player and coach. He previously served as Director of Soccer Development for Liverpool FC International Academy before joining BVBIA in 2019.


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Jason Brewer | CCO

Chief Communications Officer, BVBIA North America


Jason is a former college soccer player at Midwestern State University with a background in community development and non-profit leadership. He has served as Vice President for Community Development at United Way and Executive Director for the Red Cross in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. Passionate about using soccer to unite communities and develop youth, Jason is dedicated to nurturing talent throughout the Americas.


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HECTOR A. Beltrán | VP

Vice President | Chief Legal Counsel, BVBIA North America


Hector A. Beltrán is the Vice President and co-owner of BVBIA – Borderland, LLC, and co-owner of Carreon & Beltrán, PLLC, bringing over 25 years of legal experience advising emerging businesses. Recognized as Young Lawyer of the Year and Lawyer of the Year in El Paso, he also provides legal and business counsel to BVBIA. Mr. Beltrán coaches goalkeepers, Mini Bees, and Little Bees, and holds a USSF D License and multiple AYSO certifications.


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Markus Pasdzior

Football Academy | Head of Football Development, Borussia Dortmund

Markus Pasdzior is Head of Football Development in the Borussia Dortmund Football Academy and works with BVB International Academy North America on coach education and methodology.

Annika Theobald

Partnership Manager, Football Academy, Borussia Dortmund

Annika Theobald coordinates BVBIA North America projects from Dortmund and leads girls' and women's football programming in the BVB Football Academy. She holds a UEFA B License.

Vincent Sander

Partnership Manager, Football Academy, Borussia Dortmund

Vincent Sander is the Partnership Manager for BVBIA North America, based in Dortmund, in the Borussia Dortmund Football Academy. He holds a UEFA B License.