New Jersey 5s

The publicly documented owners, general manager, coaches, and leadership connected to New Jersey 5s.

New JerseyLast verified 2026-07-133 profiles

Owners

Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk

Owner

CEO, VaynerMedia / VaynerX; entrepreneur, author, investor

Serial entrepreneur, investor and internet personality ('Gary Vee'); owner of the New Jersey 5s.

Worth Knowing

  • Founder of VaynerMedia
  • Early investor in Facebook, Twitter, Uber
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Ryan Harwood

Ryan Harwood

Co-Owner & General Manager

Entrepreneur; manager/agent for Anna Leigh Waters

Co-owner and GM of the 5s and one of the most influential operators in MLP. Helped bring Gary Vee into pickleball, built the 5s into a title contender, and manages/represents Anna Leigh Waters (led her Franklin and Nike deals). Former University of Pennsylvania tennis player. Ranked #19 on The Kitchen's 2026 Power 50.

Worth Knowing

  • Co-founded the New Jersey 5s with Gary Vaynerchuk in 2022 and serves as co-owner and general manager.
  • His official team role includes roster and competitive leadership for one of MLP's Premier franchises.
  • Played college tennis at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Head Coach

Leigh Waters

Leigh Waters

Head Coach

Pickleball coach; former pro player

Head coach of the 5s; mother and coach of world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters and a former top-level competitor herself. Heavily involved in top-talent development and contract/brand negotiations. Ranked #22 on The Kitchen's 2026 Power 50.

Worth Knowing

  • Mother/coach of Anna Leigh Waters
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