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Former SMU Men’s Soccer Coach: Where he is Now
September 8, 2010 by kryan · Leave a Comment
By Kimmy Ryan, Brad Namdar
kryan@smu.edu, bradnamdar@yahoo.com
FC Dallas intern Brad Namdar, an SMU journalism major, sat down with FC Dallas Major League Soccer (MLS) Head Coach Schellas Hyndman to ask him some questions.
Hyndman was the SMU men’s soccer coach from 1984-2008. Over his 24 years at SMU, he had a 368-96-38 record, earning eight League Coach of the Year Honors, five Regional Coach of the Year Honors, and many other awards.
Currently, Hyndman is the head coach of FC Dallas. The team is having a record-breaking season with only two losses thus far. FC Dallas tied the World Champions, Inter Milan, in August (final score 2-2). FC Dallas is currently one of the hottest teams in Major League Soccer, and their leader is one of our own.
Interview:
Namdar: If you weren’t a coach or involved in soccer, what would you do?
Hyndman: I think I would be involved in martial arts, sense that’s where my developments been and it’s something I’m very passionate about..
Namdar: Schellas, you served an Estagio (internship) at Sau Paulo FC in Brazil. Tell us a little about your Estagio, and what advice do you have for young players/coaches that aspire to make it to the professional level?
Hyndman: I think the big thing is to continue to keep the passion. And, stay focused on what you really want in your life. When you’re given an opportunity like this “Estagio,” you have to really be able to embrace it and understand that these opportunities are not for everyone. If you want to coach at whatever level, it is important you go through the coaching education courses so at least you have the foundations and principles about coaching.
Namdar: Where do you see the future of FC Dallas Soccer?
Hyndman: I would hope the future of FC Dallas Soccer is competing for a MLS championship, and to have a stadium packed with loud and passionate fans. Also, to have the community very supportive and energized about their home-town team.
Namdar: Do you ever miss SMU? What are some of your favorite memories?
Hyndman: Everyday I think about SMU. I have so many wonderful memories of the Hilltop and will always be a Mustang. There are so many great things that come to mind when I think of SMU.
Daily Update: Wednesday, Sept. 8
September 8, 2010 by atgarcia · Leave a Comment
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On today’s Daily Update find out about how this wet weather is effecting campus. Also stay tuned to find out about Obama’s new ideas to stimulate the economy and the latest on the President Bush Library situation.
Daily Update: Tuesday, Sept. 7
September 7, 2010 by atgarcia · Leave a Comment
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On today’s DU you’ll get a recap of the Mustang’s loss to Tech and find out about why we are getting this rainy weather. Also get the scoop on how new study habits get help you make the grade, all this and more on your Daily Update.
SMU Men’s Soccer: Freshmen Stars Shine Against Seattle
September 7, 2010 by kryan · Leave a Comment
By Johnathan Richter
jkrichter@smu.edu
The SMU men’s soccer team finished the SMU Classic tournament with a victory on Monday afternoon, shutting out Seattle 3-0 at Westscott Field. Freshmen Juan Castillo, Ben Hill and Chris Sendejas scored goals for the Mustangs.
Freshman Chris Sendejas had a successful night for the Mustangs, scoring one goal and leading SMU to victory. (PHOTO BY MARISSA BELSKE / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
Castillo led the way with a laser strike to score the first goal in the 14th minute. Hill scored his first collegiate goal on a header in the 44th minute taking the Mustangs 2-0 into the half.
In the second half of play, the Mustangs showed no signs of backing down. Sendejas scored in the 78th minute from a rebound off a corner kick. He was also credited with an assist on Hill’s earlier goal.
Late in the 85th minute, Seattle’s Sean Morris came inches away from scoring on a free kick at the top of the penalty box. The rocket shot was halted on a diving save by goalkeeper Craig Hill which gave SMU the shutout.
Freshman AJ Corrado shoots the ball for a Mustang victory. (PHOTO BY MARISSA BELSKE / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
SMUmustangs.com has a post-game interview with head coach Tim McClements.
Plans for Residential Halls Call For Expansion at SMU
September 3, 2010 by aahmed · Leave a Comment
By Chandler Schlegel
cschlegel@smu.edu
Demolition has begun on Mockingbird Lane in order to build new SMU facilities. A hole sits in front of where 7/11 once stood. (PHOTO BY AIDA AHMED / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
Big expansion plans are in progress on the SMU campus. SMU officials have been reworking concepts that revolved around building more residence halls for students.
Originally, Mrs. Baird’s bakery was to be torn down and residence facilities would be built in its place, but residents of Highland Park were concerned with this idea because a pedestrian was recently hit while crossing the street.
SMU faced even more trouble in the construction of the project because they had to tear down 7-Eleven, which had contaminated water on the building site.
The new plans involve building resident halls north of Mockingbird Lane across from Park Cities Plaza. The university turned in a request for qualifications in January. The residential student housing complex will hold approximately 1,200 beds and up to 2,000 parking spaces in both underground and above ground lots. The new complex is being built to supplement the housing capacity and accommodate the new sophomore live on-campus requirement for the future.
SMU Officials also wanted to build indoor and outdoor tennis courts from Airline Road to Central Expressway. Currently there is no funding to follow through with the tennis court concept.
The new Annette Caldwell Simmons building for the School of Education and Human Development will also be dedicated later this month. The building, which is open for classes, will be dedicated on Sep. 24 at 10 p.m.
The Park Cities Plaza, which sits across from the Mrs. Baird's Bakery, will be untouched in the reconstruction. (PHOTO BY AIDA AHMED / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
To keep up with this story check back to The Daily Mustang for updates on the renovations.
For a list of all future construction ideas at SMU, you can check the project updates.
NOLA NOW: There’s No Place Like Home
Video and editing by Kassi Schmitt
Residents of New Orleans explain why they stay true to their city even after something as destructive and damaging as Katrina hits.
NOLA Now: There’s No Place Like Home from SMUDailyMustang.com on Vimeo.
The Daily Update: September 3, 2010
September 3, 2010 by atgarcia · Leave a Comment
Daily Update: Friday, Sept. 3 from SMUDailyMustang.com on Vimeo.
Check out the Daily Update to learn about the newest catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, the controversy over specialized license plates and the SMU football game at Texas Tech this weekend.
SMU Men’s Soccer Wins in Double Overtime vs. Missouri State
September 2, 2010 by kryan · Leave a Comment
By Cassie Nelson
SMU men’s soccer opened their season Wednesday with a double-overtime win over Missouri State. The home game, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., was delayed two and one-half hours due to lightening. The SMU men’s soccer team’s next game is at home against Lipscomb, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Check out Smumustangs.com for more coverage.
Stylish Students Host Preview at NorthPark
September 2, 2010 by elowe · Leave a Comment
By Andy Garcia
atgarcia@smu.edu
Southern Methodist University students and insiders of the Dallas fashion scene teamed up to host a preview of the Fall 2010 BCBG Max Azria collection in NorthPark Center Wednesday night.
Students, Sarah Bray, Krystal Schlegel and Lauren Taylor publicized the event on SMU’s campus, working with the Retail Club to draw in students for the preview while Dallas PaperCity Magazine co-editor Brooke Hortenstine and Dallas socialite Capera Ryan brought the city’s fashionistas out.
Caroline Young and Catherine Van Dyke peruse the BCBG Fall 2010 racks at Northpark Center. (PHOTO BY ERIN GOLDSMITH / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
Valerie Steward, the Dallas district sales manager for BCBG Maz Azria, said the preview is part of a brand ambassador program taking place in major cities like New York and Los Angeles. Hortenstine and Ryan became involved after being dressed by BCBG Maz Azria for the Dallas Wish! Art Auction in May.
Hoping to draw in the SMU crowd the clothier asked Bray, Schelegel and Taylor to co-host because of their experience with fashion.
“BCBG wanted students in the store to see the fall collection,” Bray said. “A lot of the stuff you see around the store, like the really cozy sweaters, would be great for wearing to class.”
SMU students Lauren Taylor, Sarah Bray, and Krystal Schlegel co-hosted the fashion preview event. (PHOTO BY ERIN GOLDSMITH / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
Despite the rainstorm that stuck during the evening, dozens of people filled the BCBG Maxazria store, getting a first glimpse of the fall line while drinking champagne and sampling hors d’oevres.
Among the crowd were many freshman students eager to get acquainted with Dallas fashion. Courtney Blake, freshman, learned about the preview from an email blast Retail Club sent out Wednesday afternoon. She and a friend were excited to meet other students who share their interest in fashion.
“I wanted to come out and meet more people,” Blake said. “I already met a couple of girls that actually live in my dorm, so we are pretty excited about that.”
Jana Mathena, a former SMU student and the owner of Gameday Cloth, a retailer specializing in college sports apparel, was pleased to see the number of students who attended the preview.
“I went to SMU and there wasn’t a retail club then,” Mathena said. “So I think it is really cool for girls to get to see something different, do something different, get a fashion appetite, which here in Dallas, and throughout SMU is everywhere.”
Pieces from BCBG Fall 2010 on display. (PHOTO BY ERIN GOLDSMITH / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
While the preview was intended to peek interest in the new fall line, some attendees found it was the chance for a night of great shopping among friends. Lindsey Strafuss, sophomore, was among the few who not only tried on a number of items but also made a stop at the cashier to take home a black dress that’s loose off the shoulder.
Emily Bates, president of the SMU Retail Club, was pleased with the preview’s turnout. She hopes it is a sign of good things to come as her organization gears up for a year of events at Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York and Madewell.
BCBG Ambassador Capera Ryan and Editor-in-chief of PaperCity Magazine, Brooke Hortenstine, were in attendance. (PHOTO BY JEFFERSON JOHNSON / SMU DAILY MUSTANG)
DU: Wednesday, September 1
September 1, 2010 by atgarcia · Leave a Comment
DU: Tuesday, September 1 from SMUDailyMustang.com on Vimeo.
On today’s Daily Update find out about the career fair prep day and how the Career Center can help impress potential employers. Also, get a preview of tonight’s men’s soccer game and hear how single drivers can pay their way into the HOV lanes.
