Front Office

Jesse Llamas

President

Jesse Llamas was named President of the Dallas Sidekicks in June 2021 after being promoted from serving as the General Manager/Director of Operations. Before joining the Sidekicks organization, Llamas served as an Athletic Director for thirteen years.

Llamas was born and raised in California and grew up playing the beautiful game of soccer at the age of five. After playing ten years of club soccer in California, he moved to Guadalajara, Mexico where he pursued his dream of playing professional soccer. He played in the 3rd, 2nd, 1A and first division soccer for the Autonoma De Guadalajara Tecos for six years. He then returned to the USA to play in the USISL league for the El Paso Patriots from 2001-2003.

After the 2003 USISL season, Llamas was drafted by the Dallas Sidekicks and won Rookie Goalkeeper of the year in 2003. In 2003 Llamas decided to stay in Dallas and pursue his coaching career while obtaining several coaching licenses alongside Tatu, Kevin Smith, and Jason Kreis. In 2006, Llamas was a member of the biggest upset in US Open Cup history when Roma FC became the first amateur team to defeat MLS Side Chivas USA. Llamas saved Juan Francisco Palencia and Jesse Marsh’s PKs respectively for the win.

Llamas currently lives in Frisco, Texas with his wife Ellen and his two boys Christiano and Isaac

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Daniel Granados

Assistant General Manager

Emaildaniel@dallassidekicks.com

Daniel Granados was born in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico. He came to Dallas in 1992 and remembers going to the Reunion Arena to cheer on the Dallas Sidekicks. He previously worked with the Dallas Burn, now FC Dallas, in the MLS as an assistant equipment manager and also as the assistant team administrator. He then joined the Jacksonville Armada of the NASL, as the Team equipment manager. In October of 2021, he joined the Dallas Sidekicks as the Director of Operations and the Team Equipment Manager. He lives in Dallas with his wife Carmen and his two dogs Seska and Athena.

Caitlin Reilly

Director of Marketing

Emailcaitlin@dallassidekicks.com

Caitlin Reilly graduated from the University of North Texas in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Sport Entertainment Management. Reilly started off as an intern at the Sidekicks in the 2021-2022 season where she helped develop social media engagement and marketing efforts. In her spare time, Reilly likes to watch reality tv and play board games.

Matt Risser

Sr. Sales Manager

Emailmatt@dallassidekicks.com

Matthew Risser is originally from North Carolina and moved to Texas in 2013. Risser is expected to graduate from the University of North Texas in December of 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and will focus on Sports and Entertainment Management. Risser joins the Sidekicks as an intern, helping in various departments, such as ticket sales, marketing, and community relations. When Risser isn’t helping the Sidekicks, he is coaching/playing basketball. He also enjoys watching The Office and playing with his two dogs.

Jillian Garber

Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager

Emailjillian@dallassidekicks.com

Jillian Garber was born and raised in DFW and is a longtime fan of the Sidekicks. She graduated in 2020 with her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Sociology from Austin College, where she played soccer for 2 years. She then Graduated with her MBA in Marketing from the University of North Texas in 2023. Jillian will play a role in both sales and marketing for the Sidekicks. In her free time, Jillian enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, reading, cooking, and having board & card game nights with friends and family.

Carmen Granados

Customer Relations Manager

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Carmen Padilla was born and raised in the beautiful city of Leon Guanajuato. Growing up with four brothers one sister, soccer was always in her house hold. An avid soccer fan since birth, when she come to the U.S. she volunteered for the Dallas Burn from 1997-2004! She was actually introduced to the Dallas Sidekicks while volunteering, and the love for the Kicks began.

She often attended games with her Husband and nieces. And although she parted ways with the Dallas Sidekicks soon after her

Volunteering days. Life did a full circle when her Husband Daniel Granados begin working for the Dallas Sidekicks, she was re-introduced to this wonderful world of soccer.

Carmen is a crafty and hard working women, mom of two furry babies named Seska and Athena.

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Hektor Garza

Marketing Creative Director

Hektor Garza joined the Sidekicks organization in 2022. He comes in with years of experience in design and marketing. As a lifelong Dallas sports fan, joining the Sidekicks was a perfect fit. Hektor works with the front office assisting in marketing and social media design. His spare time is spent with his two sons, wife and dog, Ragnar.

Robert Mullins

Director of Statistics

Emailstatistics@dallassidekicks.com

Robert Mullins was born in Grand Prairie Texas. He grew up in many places around the United States because his father was in the US Navy. He was raised mostly in the Chicago suburbs. He played soccer in high school for 2 years and has always had a passion to continue in the sports industry. He moved back to Texas after his 8 year stint in the US Army and was introduced to the Dallas Sidekicks. He instantly became a fan and a loyal season ticket holder for years. Four years ago, he joined the Sidekicks as a Spotter/Statistician. He quickly excelled at the position and was offered the Director of Statistics position in July 2022. He resides in Tyler, Texas with his wife, son and 3 dogs. He is a grandpa to his first grandson and has 2 adult daughters, and a son-in-law.

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Stephanie Herrera

Event Coordinator

Phone469-393-0160

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Stephanie Herrera was born and raised in Dallas. She graduated in 2015 with her Bachelor's Degree in Business. She has 5 plus years of experience in Community Engagement/Events and is a big time sports lover. When she is not helping with the Dallas Sidekicks, she is out working with the Dallas Stars as a Street Squad member and as a promotions assistant for Audacy (radio station). As well spend her free time shopping or blogging about her journey with having Multiple Sclerosis.

Matthew Detrick

Sales/Marketing Intern

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Matthew Detrick was born in Costa Mesa, California but was raised in Frisco, Texas. He is currently a student at the University of North Texas studying Marketing and Sports Entertainment Management, as well as coaching tennis is Flower Mound and Highland Village. When he is not working or studying, he is just hanging out or doing water sports.

Nic Heck

Sales/Marketing Intern

Emailnic@dallassidekicks.com

Nic Heck was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and is the youngest of 2 siblings. He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school, forming his love for the sports world. He currently plays football for Southern Methodist University and wants to pursue his passion for sports beyond the field. Nic is set to receive a degree in Sports Management from SMU in December 2023, emphasizing Sports marketing and sponsorships. Nic started as an intern in August of 2023 as a sales and marketing intern. When Nic is not helping the Sidekicks as an intern or at practice, he likes playing video games and hanging out with friends.

Cameron Smith

Sales/Marketing Intern

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Cameron Smith was born in Houston, TX but raised in Plano. He is currently attending college to pursue a degree in exercise and movement sciences along with a minor in business. He has been a lifelong soccer player all the way up to the collegiate level at Drury University. Cam has been a long-time fan of the Sidekicks and jumped at the opportunity to join their team as an intern in ticket sales. Outside of the Sidekicks he enjoys spending time with his 4 cats and 2 dogs and he also loves being outside while frequently golfing, playing basketball, and soccer.