SD Management Team
01
Stéphane Dray - Founder - FFR Rugby Agent
After starting his career in management/finance with various banks in France and abroad, Stéphane went on to work in the finance department of Adidas France. In 2004, he obtained his FFR sports agent licence. Stéphane started working as a sports agent in 2005 and decided to launch his own company in 2013. His guiding philosophy is to offer a personalised approach and is determined to work with the best partners to resolve all the problems and constraints specific to high-level sport.
02
Clément Marienval - FFR Rugby Agent - FFR Sports Agent
After training in Bordeaux, Clément went on to play at the highest level of the sport for many seasons. After his first professional experiences with Brive, he developed his talent over three seasons in Lyon. He joined RC Toulon in 2009 for two years where he rediscovered the French Top 14 league and played in the H Cup for the first time. Clément then returned to Brive, and subsequently La Rochelle where he contributed in the club's return to the Top 14. In the off-season, he played for Biarritz Olympique in the Pro D2. In 2015, he ended his playing career to devote himself fully to his new career as a sports agent. Clément joined SD Management in 2017. His experience as a former professional rugby player combined with his skills and personal commitment when working with the various players in professional rugby, make Clément a core member of the team. In 2019, he obtained his degree in Sports Law from the University of Montpellier
03
Antoine Ratinaud - FFR Rugby Agent
After four years at academy of Clermont, where he won two French youth championship titles and was selected for various national teams, Antoine signed his first professional contract with the Massy Essonne Rugby Club, where he would spend his entire career as a player.
In 2019, he decided to become a sports agent. He obtained a university degree in technical management, and was awarded his FFR sports agent licence in October 2020
Antoine brings us all his experience and network after his many years in the world of professional rugby.
04
Nicolas Bezy - FFR Rugby Agent
After training at Bagneux, US Métro and The Stade Français at youth level, Nicolas joined the Stade Toulousain from 2007 to 2012, bfore moving to the Stade Français then Grenoble between 2012 and 2014. He played at Brive, still in the Top 14, from 2014 to 2018. Nicolas decided to get involved with the Provence Rugby club's ambitious project betweek 2018 and 2022. Eager to keep developing in professional rugby and to share his professional rugby experience with clubs and players, in March 2023 Nicolas naturally went on to become a sport's agent with the SD agency. After 15 years in rugby, Nicolas was able to bring all of his experience to agency.
05
Emmy Bineau - Artistic res.
After playing football at a high level (more than 100 matches in Division 2) Emmy decided to study communication & marketing. Once she had obtained her bachelor's degree, she started her own business in order to combine her passion with her profession by becoming a graphic designer for sports companies and high-level athletes. Emmy joined SD Management in October 2021. She now assists players and brands in optimising their communication, storytelling and content creation, through her artistic creativity and expertise.
06
Sophie Maconnaux - Administrative and financial manager
After three years at a Paris-based accounting school, where she graduated with a diploma in accounting and finance, Sophie spent fourteen years with the Hotels Ocre & Azur group.
She goes on to take on a new challenge, taking over the financial management of the Chullanka group, which specializes in outdoor sports. She will join the SD agency in September 2022 as administrative and financial manager.
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Sport Development & Management - FFR Rugby Agents
Nice - Bordeaux - Paris