At NSX we love that every child is an individual, our team of hand-picked staff work hard to encourage and engage everyone to ensure they not only have a great time but also so they get the very best out of their experience, whether that be developing in an elite environment within a pre-season sports training camp or finding a new passion for water sport! Each staff member is trained and qualified to deliver a particular activity or sport, and they take great pride and responsibility in what they do.
Senior Management Team
Ian Lewis
Ian Lewis graduated with degree (Hons) in Leisure management in 1999 and has 23 years of experience in the education and travel sector. In his last post as MD of a student travel business he managed 43 employees across 5 offices and 3 countries offering summer camps and student placements. During his time in the industry, he has built up a great international network and has experience of working in different cultures and countries all focused on the youth travel market. More recently he has helped set up and develop a high-performance rugby brand across three countries and this insight is a great asset to NSX Sport.
Duncan Wheeler
Duncan has spent most of his professional life working in football. Most recently Duncan was employed in a lead role within the academy of Ipswich Town Football Club but has previously spent time with the Royal Dutch Football Association and the Dutch National Team, working with deprived young players in Brazil and managing a club in non-league. Duncan holds a strong interest in grassroots football where he has been involved with several clubs over many years. Before joining NSX, Duncan moved away from football to work as a Detective for the Metropolitan Police. Duncan joined NSX with experience in the football tour, tournament, and coach convention markets, having previously co-founded Tour4You Ltd. Duncan holds a range of football qualifications, including the UEFA A License, Advanced Youth Award and Dutch International License.
Lee O'Neill
Having graduated from Loughborough University, Lee began his career as a qualified teacher before moving to Ipswich Town Football Club as Head of Sport Science. He quickly progressed into senior academy management positions before taking on the role of Academy Manager. Lee managed the academy through the EPPP process and was ultimately promoted to the role of General Manager of Football Operations. In this role, Lee managed the day-to-day affairs of the football club. Lee played a significant role in forming a community trust and a change in club ownership. Alongside his various roles in professional football, Lee is one of a handful of people in the country to hold the FA Technical Director qualification.
Brendan Corley
Brendan heads our US business with an emphasis on sales & social media. Brendan is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys watching football, playing tennis & spending time with his wife, Jules, and one year old son, Ronan. He is graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, where he majored in media studies with a focus on sports journalism. Brendan is a natural salesperson who is excited to combine his passion for people with his passion for travel and sports.
