DALLAS (SMU) - Dan Dardarian joined the SMU women's basketball staff as the Director of Video and Scouting. A former high school basketball coach, Dardarian brings a high level of experience and knowledge of the game to the role.

Dardarian spent the last two of his three years at Michigan working with SMU head coach Toyelle Wilson. He was the program's video coordinator for three seasons. During his tenure, which included filming and analysis, the Wolverines advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

"I am very excited to join the SMU Women's Basketball program. I believe in Coach Wilson's vision and the culture she is building," Dardarian explained. "I was able to see Coach Wilson's work ethic first-hand while at the University of Michigan. Her passion for the game and ability to connect with the student-athletes makes her an elite coach. She has championship experience and I'm honored to be a member of the terrific staff she has assembled."

Prior to joining the staff in Ann Arbor, Dardarian became the first video coordinator at IMG Academy in Florida. In addition to managing a video database of more than 400 games per season, he coordinated schedules and assisted with pro days. In 2017, IMG featured a player in the boys and girls McDonalds' All-America Game, becoming the first school in history represented in both games.

A native of Michigan, Dardarian earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the Oakland University in 2008 and earned a master's in sports administration from Wayne State University in 2011. While at Oakland, he worked as a student assistant for the men's basketball program under long-time head coach Greg Kampe. His duties included film exchange and video breakdown, while assisting the coaching staff during the program's transition to NCAA Division I.

Dardarian has also worked as a high school coach at Brother Rice and his alma mater, West Bloomfield. During his time at Brother Rice, the Warriors won back-to-back MHSAA district titles in 2010 and 2011. He is the cousin of Detroit Pistons assistant coach Rex Kalamian. He also spent time volunteering and serving on the executive board for the Orthodox Youth Athletic Association in the metro Detroit area.