Brad grew up in the Kansas City area and attended Shawnee Mission West High School.  He then went on to Kansas University where he worked with the club soccer team.  Brad has been heavily involved in the game in Kansas City.  He was co-owner of the Missouri Comets and also co-owner of the FC Kansas City Women's team until it was sold in 2016. He founded the FC Kansas City Youth Club as well.  Brad has a love for the game that is shown in his interactions with the players he coaches.