FRISCO, TX- F.C. Dallas has been known for developing phenomenal players in the youth and professional levels. But…Coaches? Yes, now Coaches! F.C. Dallas has now set the trend and innovative nature of creating the first ever Coaching Internship or known as “Estagio” in the MLS. Brad Namdar 21 is currently junior at SMU and is home grown talent. Born and raised in Dallas, Brad has played both college football and soccer at the highest level. His goal is to coach at the professional level, and to lead the US National Team to a World Cup victory. Bobby Moffat said, “Brad Namdar is a soccer sponge, he has every chance of coaching at good level”.
Brad began helping with the Jr.’s at FC Dallas learning as much as he could from the program. The Jr.’s have some of the best coaches/players in the country with many of them competing for their respective youth national teams. Brad coaches directly with the internationally known Oscar Pareja, and Dir. of Coaching of FC Dallas Youth Chris Hayden. They worked together with Brad to create this internship for him. Brad spent countless hours working through the different departments of FC Dallas and SMU to get his class hours accredited by SMU. “Once SMU approved my internship hours it was one of the happiest day of my life…it allowed me to be the first and to be officially with the club,” said Brad.
Not only being the first club in the MLS to create this position, but also investing in Brad showed the community that dreams can come true. Brad’s great uncle, Jafar Namdar who has recently been inducted in to the FIFA Hall of Fame said, “F.C. Dallas understands what soccer is by creating this position, they understand that there is so much talent out there and I know Brad will be able to make his club proud”. With soccer getting more and more popular in the U.S., developing players is not only important but coaches as well. Chris Hayden Dir. of Coaching of FC Dallas Youth said, “Brad is extremely energetic, creative, and is a great leader…he has been a tremendous help for us at FC Dallas.”
Brad also held a charity soccer camp for the children of Vickery Meadow, and Heart House in Dallas. He contacted over 20 sponsors, had free soccer balls, shirts, coupons, gifts, awards, snacks, live dj, and over 200 children attend. “If there is one thing I learned from F.C. Dallas it was the importance of giving back to the community and to provide opportunities,” said Brad. His camp was directly for underprivileged kids who had a passion for the game, but didn’t have access to quality coaching/equipment, “Brad’s Dream Big Soccer Camp was the highlight of so many children’s year, and F.C. Dallas should be proud of him”, said Lea Beach Dir. of Heart House. 
“Soccer is the world’s game, and it’s a beautiful game. It brings the world together, and ignites passion, I learned that a club is more then the team and the players. The administration is the heart and soul of this club, and this club is second to none”, said Brad. Pat Parker who is currently in the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame said, “Its great to see such a young guy making such an impact as a coach, things look bright in Brads future, and for the future of U.S. soccer as well… I think he will make a big impact on the game.”