{"id":439808,"date":"2026-08-21T21:56:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/439808\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T21:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:56:12","slug":"sjsu-mens-soccer-head-coach-simon-tobin-to-retire-chuy-sanchez-named-interim-head-coach-sjsu-athletics-official-athletics-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/439808\/","title":{"rendered":"SJSU Men’s Soccer Head Coach Simon Tobin to Retire, Chuy Sanchez Named Interim Head Coach – SJSU Athletics – Official Athletics Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jos\u00e9 State men\u2019s soccer head coach Simon Tobin<\/a> announced Friday that he will retire on August 31st, and Jesus \u201cChuy\u201d Sanchez<\/a> will be named Interim Head Coach. Additionally, Jamie Reid<\/a> will 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 Jeff 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 MW+<\/a>. Additionally, tickets for each home game can be purchased here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tobin\u2019s Career Legacy:<\/p>\n

Compiled a career record of 394-281-89 (87-101-37 at SJSU).
\nLed SJSU to the WAC Tournament every year since 2017, reaching the championship game in 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
\nNamed WAC Coach of the Year in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Sanchez\u2019s Background:<\/p>\n

Played under Tobin at CSU Bakersfield (2009\u20132012), recording 16 goals and 27 assists before playing professionally in the USL with Oklahoma City Energy.
\nJoined the Spartans men\u2019s soccer staff as an assistant coach in 2018 and is now entering his ninth season at SJSU.
\nCoaching experience includes Roadrunner United FC, PACNW Soccer Club, and seven seasons with SJSU.
\nIn 2024, Sanchez was promoted to Associate Head Coach.<\/p>\n

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Reid\u2019s Background:<\/p>\n

Helped guide SJSU to back-to-back WAC Tournament Finals in 2024 and 2025.
\nServed four seasons as Associate Head Coach at Ca\u00f1ada College.
\nHolds degrees from Feather River College and Chico State.<\/p>\n

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

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