Jamie Vardy's V9 Academy to be televised in six-part series on Sky

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Jamie Vardy will open the doors on his V9 Academy when a documentary on his bid to unearth the next non-league star airs on Sky in September.

The England striker has enjoyed good success from the inaugural run of his programme this summer, with four players signing professional contracts.

Cameras were allowed in to watch the five-day residential course at Manchester City's Etihad complex and viewers can gain a behind-the-scenes insight into what went on.

Jamie Vardy's V9 Academy has opened it's doors to television cameras in a six-part series

Cameras were allowed to film the five-day course at Manchester City's Etihad complex

The six-part fly-on-the-wall documentary will first be shown on Sky 1 on Saturday September 16 at 11.30am with repeats on Sky Sports at a later date.

The series follows the stories of hopefuls in the build-up to attending the V9 Academy and will also delve into Vardy's time in non-league football, where he began at eighth-tier Stocksbridge Park Steels before eventually winning the Premier League title with Leicester.

Knowing the quality in the amateur game, Vardy and his agent John Morris have been determined to find more like him who can play higher and already Danny Newton, Blair Turgott, Lamar Reynolds and Alex Penny have been signed up from non–league by league clubs.

Chris Ramsey, QPR's technical director, Alan Stubbs, the former Everton and Celtic defender, also feature in the documentary, which shows how coaching, sport science, fitness methodology, talent identification, and mental training is carried out at an elite level. 

The six-part fly-on-the-wall series will first be shown on Sky 1 on September 16 at 11.30am

Vardy said: 'There's massive talent out there in non-league football, and I hope this documentary has demonstrated that, by putting the spotlight on players trying to find a way to the top. 

'I'm now hopeful that some of the clubs, scouts and players that were sceptical about what John and I set out to do are won over. There are many more hidden gems to be found outside the league, and V9 will do all it can to help players realise their ultimate dream of playing professional football for club and country.' 

Morris, co-founder of V9, added: 'With the right attitude non-league football is full of talented players ready to take the top-level by storm. The V9 academy has proved that there are league players within the non-leagues, with the documentary showcasing some great examples of why it is never too late to fulfil your dream of being a professional footballer or being "The Next Jamie Vardy".'

Lamar Reynolds (right) is one four players from the academy to have signed professional deals