Brendan Pacheco

Biography

Brendan Pacheco is the Associate Head Coach for Bryant University Men's Soccer Program. Originally from Fall River, MA, Pacheco played high school soccer at Durfee High School as a goalkeeper before becoming a collegiate goalkeeper at Dean College (2015–2019), where he played his first two seasons under Coach Ruben Resendes. He was named USCAA National Student-Athlete of the Year in 2019. Pacheco began his coaching career with the New England Revolution Academy as a freshman in college, holding various roles including Youth Team Assistant Coach & Scout. He started his college coaching career in 2019 with Coach Resendes, serving as the first assistant for two seasons before being promoted to associate head coach. During his tenure prior to joining Bryant, he helped lead teams to significant accomplishments including an NE-10 Runner-Up finish and NCAA Elite 8 appearance in 2019, an undefeated COVID-shortened season with a #2 Final National Ranking in 2020, NE-10 Regular Season & Tournament Championships in 2021 with NCAA Sweet 16 appearance, and an NCAA National Championship in 2022. Since joining Bryant University in 2023, Pacheco has contributed to consecutive AE Conference championship game appearances and a #21 Final National Ranking in 2023. He holds a Master's Degree in Sports Management from Franklin Pierce University, a USSF B License, and a UEFA C License. Pacheco serves as Associate Director at Resendes Soccer Academy and Technical Director at Dartmouth Youth Soccer A