SMU Athletics

Brad Namdar is in his first year (2013-14) as the men[apos]s soccer director of operations. He will assist with the daily tasks of the program.

The Dallas, Texas, native has previously served as a coaching apprentice at FC Dallas and worked with the club[apos]s USSDA program. He has worked under former SMU coach and current FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman, as well as current Colorado Rapids head coach Oscar Pareja. He was also a coach at St. Marks School of Texas.

Namdar competed in the Olympic Development Program prior to college and also played football. He was a member of the Texas Tech football team from 2007-08, and was a member of the Mustangs[apos] roster in 2012.

He graduated from SMU in 2012 with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in philosophy. He is working toward his master[apos]s degree in dispute resolution and conflict management.