Front Office
Leadership
Jesse Llamas
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.
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
Daniel Granados
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.
Sales
Carmen Granados
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.
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.
Media and Marketing
Hektor Garza
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.
Statistics
Robert Mullins
Robert Mullins, originally from Grand Prairie, Texas, was raised in Chicago where his passion for soccer began. He played soccer for two years in high school before serving in the Army for eight years. After his service, he relocated to East Texas from Germany, where he currently resides. A fan of the Dallas Sidekicks since being introduced to the team, he became a dedicated season ticket holder. For six years, Robert has been a key member of the Sidekicks' Stats crew, including three years as the Director of Statistics, where he and his team have earned respect within the MASL for their excellent game-day work.
Robert Mullins, originally from Grand Prairie, Texas, was raised in Chicago where his passion for soccer began. He played soccer for two years in high school before serving in the Army for eight years. After his service, he relocated to East Texas from Germany, where he currently resides. A fan of the Dallas Sidekicks since being introduced to the team, he became a dedicated season ticket holder. For six years, Robert has been a key member of the Sidekicks' Stats crew, including three years as the Director of Statistics, where he and his team have earned respect within the MASL for their excellent game-day work.