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SAN JOSE, Calif. –\u00a0San Jos\u00e9 State men\u2019s soccer head coach\u00a0Simon Tobin<\/a>\u00a0announced Friday that he will retire on August 31st, and\u00a0Jesus \u201cChuy\u201d Sanchez<\/a>\u00a0will be named Interim Head Coach. Additionally,\u00a0Jamie Reid<\/a>\u00a0will return to the men’s soccer team’s coaching staff as Associate Head Coach.<\/p>\n “We are incredibly grateful for Simon\u2019s dedication, leadership, and the countless hours he has invested in developing our student-athletes and building this soccer program,” said Director of Athletics\u00a0Jeff Konya<\/a>. “Having had the opportunity to work alongside Simon at both Cal State Bakersfield and San Jos\u00e9 State has been tremendous, and I have great respect for the impact he has made throughout his career.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Chuy Sanchez will serve as our interim head coach for our program, as he has learned under Coach Tobin, understands the culture and expectations that have been established, and is well positioned to provide continuity for our student-athletes. We look forward to Coach Sanchez building on that foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n Every Spartan home game and road conference game will be streamed live on\u00a0MW+<\/a>. Additionally, tickets for each home game can be purchased\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tobin\u2019s Career Legacy:<\/p>\n
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The 2026 season marks the inaugural Mountain West men\u2019s soccer season with San Jos\u00e9 State joining Air Force, UNLV, Grand Canyon, UC Davis and Utah Tech as members.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Spartans kick off the 2026 season tonight against UC Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. on ESPN+ on the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\n\tCompiled a career record of 394-281-89 (87-101-37 at SJSU).
\n\tLed SJSU to the WAC Tournament every year since 2017, reaching the championship game in 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
\n\tNamed WAC Coach of the Year in 2021.
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\n\tPlayed under Tobin at CSU Bakersfield (2009\u20132012), recording 16 goals and 27 assists before playing professionally in the USL with Oklahoma City Energy.
\n\tJoined the Spartans men\u2019s soccer staff as an assistant coach in 2018 and is now entering his ninth season at SJSU.
\n\tCoaching experience includes Roadrunner United FC, PACNW Soccer Club, and seven seasons with SJSU.
\n\tIn 2024, Sanchez was promoted to Associate Head Coach.
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\n\tHelped guide SJSU to back-to-back WAC Tournament Finals in 2024 and 2025.
\n\tServed four seasons as Associate Head Coach at Ca\u00f1ada College.
\n\tHolds degrees from Feather River College and Chico State.
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