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Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago Athletics
 7400 Augusta Street River Forest, IL 60305
Division 3 Illinois Midwest
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Brad Callahan

Brad Callahan was named head men's soccer coach at Concordia University Chicago in February 2023.


"I am thrilled to be joining the Concordia family. I would like to thank everyone in the athletics staff," Callahan said. "I plan to make Concordia an extremely sought-after destination for college soccer players nationwide based on the amazing experience players will have, the success they will have, and the bright future it will give to them."


Callahan brings years of experience from many levels of soccer to CUC. Most recently he was the Athletic Director at St. Pius X School in Granger, Indiana where he ran all of the athletic programs for the school.


He has also been working as the Director of Coaching for Lancer Select Soccer Club since August 2021. In this role he hired coaches and staff, created club curriculum, and taught coaches, players, and parents by creating instructional videos and other educational resources.


In 2014, Callahan started his own soccer program, Technical Skill Soccer, where he runs camps, clinics, and seasonal programs in Florida and Indiana. This programs has had over 1000 players come through, including some NCAA national champions and professional players. He teaches players on what to expect in collegiate soccer and the recruiting process.


He was previously the Technical Director for GPS Florida West where he worked with every team and player to ensure in depth teaching and placed athletes into top college soccer programs in the country.


Prior to that he was an Assistant Director of Coaching with Florida Fire Juniors where he organized summer trips for the teams to South Bend, Indiana. He managed all boy's and girl's teams from an operational standpoint and mentored the coaches.


Callahan got his first collegiate coaching experience at Bethel University from 2013-2016 as the Head Reserves Men's Soccer Coach and Assistant Varsity Men's Soccer Coach. There he transformed the Reserves program to one that recruited top players, won the Crossroads league, and won the post-season tournament. He was also responsible for recruiting players through clubs, high school


programs, and college recruiting camps.


His first coaching experience was with Junior Irish Soccer Club in South Bend, Indiana where he was the Technical Director. He oversaw all teams to ensure proper growth and created a curriculum for skill development.


Prior to coaching, Callahan played professionally with the Indy Eleven of the USL and semi-professionally with the Southwest Florida Adrenaline.


Callahan played soccer at Flagler College before transferring and finishing his collegiate career at Indiana University where he graduated with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science.

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