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Brendan Pacheco

Assistant Coach for Bryant University Men's Soccer Program

  • Assists Coach Ruben Resendes in overseeing all aspects of the program.
  • Works primarily with goalkeepers, contributing to their national leadership in all major statistical categories for two consecutive seasons.
  • Focuses on opposition scouting in the film room and leads most domestic recruiting efforts.

Playing Career

  • Originally from Fall River, MA, played high school soccer at Durfee High School as a goalkeeper.
  • Collegiate goalkeeper at Dean College (2015–2019), playing his first two seasons under Coach Resendes.
  • Named USCAA National Student-Athlete of the Year in 2019.

Coaching Career

  • Started coaching with New England Revolution Academy as a freshman in college, holding various roles throughout his college years including Youth Team Assistant Coach & Scout.
  • Began his college coaching career in 2019 with Coach Resendes, serving as the first assistant for two seasons before being promoted to associate head coach for his third and fourth seasons.
    • 2019: NE-10 Runner-Up, NCAA Elite 8, Top 10 Final National Ranking.
    • 2020: COVID-shortened undefeated season, #2 Final National Ranking, United Soccer Coaches East Region Coaching Staff of the Year.
    • 2021: NE-10 Regular Season & Tournament Champions, NCAA Sweet 16, Top 10 Final National Ranking, multiple Coaching Staff of the Year honors.
    • 2022: NE-10 Regular Season & Tournament Champions, NCAA National Champions, multiple national and regional Coaching Staff of the Year accolades.
  • Joined Bryant University in 2023 with Coach Resendes:
    • 2023: 16-2-2 record, AE Conference Champions, #21 Final National Ranking, NE Soccer Journal Coaching Staff of the Year.
    • 2024: 10-6-4 record, advanced to the AE championship game, falling to eventual National Champion Vermont.

Certifications and Education

  • Earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Franklin Pierce University.
  • Holds a USSF B License and UEFA C License.

Additional Roles

  • Associate Director at Resendes Soccer Academy, partnering with over 25 youth soccer organizations in MA and RI.
  • Technical Director at Dartmouth Youth Soccer Association and Vipers FC, a competitive Youth Soccer Club in the south coast Massachusetts & Rhode Island area.