Front Office

Michael Hitchcock

Partner

Michael Hitchcock (Hitch), a prominent sports executive with a deep understanding of professional soccer through his 12+ year career in Major League Soccer and his leadership roles with MLS teams FC Dallas and LA Galaxy, will be a major asset to the Sidekicks' legacy moving forward.

Prior to joining the new passionate ownership group, Hitch launched his company PMI in November 2009 – a Texas-based sports management company with a consulting, management & technology division that works with professional sports teams, leagues, events, stadiums & facilities. With the goal of helping sports properties realize their business potential through the playbook management system, PMI provides a number of services and products to hand-selected clients.

Hitch is also the CEO of the Professional Futsal League (PFL) which launched in January 2015.

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Donnie Nelson

Partner

One of the most respected minds in the NBA, Donnie Nelson is involved in every aspect of the Mavericks basketball operations. Nelson, who owns 22 years of NBA experience, came to Dallas on January 2, 1998 after three seasons as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. Nelson was instrumental in rebuilding a team that suffered a decade long playoff drought into a perennial playoff team and champion contender. Under Nelson, the Mavericks have won 66.0% of their games with three 60+ win seasons, including a franchise record 67 win season in 2007 which tied for the sixth best record in NBA history. The Mavericks are also one of just six NBA franchises to win 60 game or more three times in a five year span. During his tenure, the Mavericks have made the playoffs seven consecutive seasons, been to the Western Conference Finals twice, reached a franchise milestone in 2006 when they advanced to the NBA Finals, and won their first Division Title in 20 years in 2007.

Jesse Llamas

President

Emailjesse@dallassidekicks.com

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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Jessie Vilkofsky

General Manager

Emailjsky@dallassidekicks.com

Jessie Vilkofsky joins the Dallas Sidekicks organization as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Vilkofsky comes with a wealth of experience in the soccer world both playing and coaching. Being a collegiate assistant coach for NCAA Division I and Division II programs, Vilkofsky has firsthand experience in how to successfully operate a team, lead people, and manage the day-to-day elements of an organization.

In addition to her coaching experience, Vilkofsky played her collegiate career at the NCAA Division II level, then for two years as a semi-professional player in the WPSL, as well as her most notable achievement which was playing professional soccer in Poland for Liga I KKP Bydgoszcz from 2018-2019. Taking her natural drive of hard work and optimism, Vilkofsky is ambitious to implement tactical strategy to help excel the Sidekicks organization.

Vilkofsky is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently in the United States Soccer Federation National C License Course for coaching. In her spare time, she loves to go to the gym, run outside, play pick up soccer, and read.

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McKayla Malloy

Director of Social Media

Emailmckayla@dallassidekicks.com

McKayla Malloy was named Director of Social Media. Malloy started as an intern for the Sidekicks organization where she helped develop multiple areas of digital content as well as designing merchandise. She also helped grow social media presence for the organization across multiple platforms.

Malloy recently graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds several certifications for platform use and social media marketing which will be integrated into the growth model for the Sidekicks organization. Content creation, analyzing data and optimizing campaigns for our specific target market are only a few of the many areas Malloy will take on and help develop.

In addition to her expertise in social media and public relations, she also has a background in athletic training where she helped both her high school soccer and football teams.

Malloy was born and raised in Richardson, Texas, and in her spare time, she likes to obsess over Harry Styles, scroll on Tiktok, and watch Criminal Minds.

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Daniel Granados

Director of Operations

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 work 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 and on October of 2021 he join 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

Assistant Manager of Marketing and Sales

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.

Harris Partain

Ticket Sales Manager

Emailharris@dallassidekicks.com

Born and Raised in Dallas, Tx. Harris Partain has been apart of North Texas Youth Soccer since he began playing the game. He is a former University of Tulsa Soccer Alumni and now coaches soccer in North Texas as well as working for the Sidekicks. Son of Former Dallas Sidekicks player Curtis Partain ('93-'97).

Alex Wing

Group Sales Specialist

Emailalex@dallassidekicks.com

Alex Wing is currently a student at Oklahoma State University majoring in Marketing. Wing was an intern during the summer of 2022 and has been a lifelong soccer fan. Wing is now assisting with group ticket sales for the 2022-23 season.

Matt Risser

Customer Service 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.

Carmen Granados

Customer Service 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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