TEMPE, Ariz.— Jay Santos, who previously served as head coach at Eastern Michigan, was named head women’s gymnastics coach Vice President for University Athletics and Athletics Director Ray Anderson announced Friday.
Santos is joined by wife Jessica, who will serve as associate head coach of the Gym Devils. The husband-wife duo coached Eastern Michigan to the 2016 Mid-American Conference Championship, the program’s first-ever NCAA Regional appearance, and finished the season ranked 17th in the nation – the highest national ranking in the history of the program.
“We have certain expectations when looking for a head coach and Jay, along with his wife Jessica, really fits into the culture we promote within Sun Devil Athletics,” Anderson said.