SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State men’s soccer head coach Simon Tobin announced Friday that he will retire on August 31st, and Jesus “Chuy” Sanchez will be named Interim Head Coach. Additionally, Jamie Reid will return to the men's soccer team's coaching staff as Associate Head Coach.
"We are incredibly grateful for Simon’s 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. "Having had the opportunity to work alongside Simon at both Cal State Bakersfield and San José State has been tremendous, and I have great respect for the impact he has made throughout his career.
"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.”
Every Spartan home game and road conference game will be streamed live on MW+. Additionally, tickets for each home game can be purchased here.
Tobin’s Career Legacy:
- Compiled a career record of 394-281-89 (87-101-37 at SJSU).
- Led SJSU to the WAC Tournament every year since 2017, reaching the championship game in 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
- Named WAC Coach of the Year in 2021.
Sanchez’s Background:
- Played under Tobin at CSU Bakersfield (2009–2012), recording 16 goals and 27 assists before playing professionally in the USL with Oklahoma City Energy.
- Joined the Spartans men’s soccer staff as an assistant coach in 2018 and is now entering his ninth season at SJSU.
- Coaching experience includes Roadrunner United FC, PACNW Soccer Club, and seven seasons with SJSU.
- In 2024, Sanchez was promoted to Associate Head Coach.
Reid’s Background:
- Helped guide SJSU to back-to-back WAC Tournament Finals in 2024 and 2025.
- Served four seasons as Associate Head Coach at Cañada College.
- Holds degrees from Feather River College and Chico State.
The 2026 season marks the inaugural Mountain West men’s soccer season with San José State joining Air Force, UNLV, Grand Canyon, UC Davis and Utah Tech as members.
The Spartans kick off the 2026 season tonight against UC Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. on ESPN+ on the road.
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