Joe Fagaofe Salave'a (/ s ɑː l ə ˈ v eɪ. ə /; born March 23, 1975) is an American football coach and former defensive tackle who is currently the associate head coach, and defensive line coach at the University of Arizona.

Jan 9, 2025 · TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona Football head coach Brent Brennan today announced the promotion of Danny Gonzales to Defensive Coordinator and the hiring of Wildcat letterwinner Joe Salave'a to serve as the program's Associate Head Coach and Defensive Line Coach.

Salave’a and Cristobal both came to Oregon as assistant coaches in 2017, and when Cristobal was named head coach, Salave’a stayed with the program and added co-defensive coordinator and run-game coordinator to his title. Salave'a's players performances on the field have consistently ranked among the best in the nation.

Jan 10, 2025 · Arizona Wildcats football brought back a program standout to bolster head coach Brent Brennan’s staff: Joe Salave’a. The program named Salave’a, a decorated defensive lineman at the UofA from...

Jan 9, 2025 · Former Wildcat star Joe Salave’a has been hired to coach the defensive line under Danny Gonzales, who was promoted to defensive coordinator after coaching linebackers and special teams last...

6 days ago · Salave’a replaces defensive line coach Joe Seumalo, who is no longer with the program, after one season. Seumalo followed Arizona head coach Brent Brennan from San Jose State to the UA last...

6 days ago · The Wildcats hired Miami defensive line coach and associate head coach Joe Salave'a for a similar role on Thursday. Salave'a replaces defensive line coach Joe Seumalo, who is no longer...

Jan 9, 2025 · Arizona's offseason of change continued Thursday with the announcement that the Wildcats will be turning the defense over to linebackers coach Danny Gonzales in addition to bringing in a new defensive coordinator and associate head coach in Joe Salave'a.

Jan 13, 2025 · Arizona Football hired All-Pac-10 lineman Joe Salave'a as Defensive Line/Associate Head Coach. Salave'a said returning to his alma mater is 'very surreal.'

Jan 9, 2025 · Salave’a served as defensive line coach, run game coordinator and associate head coach at Miami and as an alum of Arizona returns to a post that he held in 2011 under then-coach Mike Stoops.