New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has become accustomed to the New York City spotlight. Saleh knew what he was getting when he took the gig following his dominant stint as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator.
The Jets also agreed to be on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” in 2023, where your every move is under the microscope and scrutinized. Saleh’s personal life becomes public fodder, so every media outlet searches for information on the Jets head coach off the field, including his better half.
Who Is Sanaa Saleh?
Sanaa Saleh is the Jets head coach’s wife. While the Salehs relish their private life away from the football team and social media, playing a large role on an NFL team provides little privacy from the national spotlight.
Sanaa celebrated her 39th birthday yesterday. Before marrying Robert, Sanaa’s name was Sanaa Zainab Kaid. Sanaa was born in Dearborn, Michigan, to Lebanese-American immigrants.
On this anniversary of 9/11, a look at how the horrific tragedy impacted Robert Saleh and his family. (Re-posted). #NeverForget911 #Jets https://t.co/Uh1tDBoDTX
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 11, 2023
Alongside her brother, Ali Kaid, Sanaa was raised by her mother and father in Canada. The family grew up in a small Canadian village.
Where and When Did Robert Saleh Meet His Wife?
Saleh met his wife while they attended Fordson High School. Sanaa graduated in 2002. Following graduation, she went to the University of Michigan, where she majored in psychology. Sanaa began her career as a counselor, specializing in family and child health. Robert and Sanaa Saleh married in 2007.
Sanaa began her career with a non-profit in 2019 when she started “Sanaa’s Stars,” providing psychosocial support to children impacted by sexual abuse. As part of the organization’s mission, they provide care packages to children of sexual abuse, including a safety blanket, personal serenity journal, battery-operated lights, and words of love, hope, and affirmation.
The 49ers Family Tree took a group photo today.
Top row: Coaches Mike McDaniel, DeMeco Ryans, Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh.
Bottom row: GMs John Lynch, Ran Carthon, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Martin Mayhew.
All part of the 2017-19 Niners pic.twitter.com/H8CkS1AQfm
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 27, 2023
Sanaa is an advocate for the children, providing them with a safe environment. She has partnered with the Jets’ Women’s Organization to distribute “Lights of Love” to the Deidre O’Brien Child Advocacy Center and the Jersey Battered Women’s Services.
Other Facts To Know About Sanaa Saleh
Although there isn’t much known about Sanaa’s parents, she is an Arab-American of Lebanese descent.
#Jets HC Robert Saleh admitted that family members have been peppering him with questions about why they aren’t getting Zach Wilson outside the pocket more 🤣 ‘at end of the day being able to stand in pocket, deliver the ball, that’s what makes great QBs’: 🎥 @nyjets #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/wYQNWkd6PZ
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) December 20, 2022
Sanaa doesn’t use social media for personal reasons. Information on her professional life working with abuse survivors can be found through her official business handle @SanaaStars.
The Saleh’s have seven children: Adam, Zane, Michael, Sam, Jacob, Mila, and Ella.