From High School Sweethearts to Forever After Baylor University Head Football Coach, Dave Aranda and Wife, Dione Stephanie Married For 22 Years, Raising Three Athletic Children

Dave and Dione Aranda recently celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on July 2026.

August 10, 2026

This article was last updated by Suruchi on August 10, 2026

Dave Aranda, an American football coach currently serving as the head coach at Baylor University, has had his longtime wife, Dione Stephanie Aranda, through all his good and bad times.

Both natives of Redlands, California, Dave Aranda and his wife, Dione, are high school sweethearts.

The couple started dating during their sophomore year at Redlands High School.

While Dave Aranda showcased his amazing athletic skills playing as a linebacker in high school, his wife, Dione, won the hearts of many with her cheerleading skills.

“I was the linebacker, and she was the cheerleader, and those that meet her, she’s still 100 percent a cheerleader,” said Dave Aranda.

Furthermore, Dave Aranda often expresses his love and respect for his longtime partner and credits her for everything he has achieved to date.

Similarly, Dione never misses a chance to express her love and pride for her husband, either.

Despite being the wife of a renowned college football coach, Dione prefers to maintain a low profile and has kept her professional life private. However, her social media is filled with pictures of her family.

Dave Aranda and His Wife, Dione, Raised All Three of Their Kids To Be Athletes

Baylor University head coach Dave Aranda and his wife are blessed with three adorable kids, including two daughters, Jaelyn and Jordyn, and a son named Ronin.

Furthermore, the couple instilled their love and passion for sports and guided all of thier three kids to be exceptional athletes.

Their eldest child, daughter Jaelyn Aranda, played varsity volleyball at Live Oak Classical High School in Waco, Texas, from which she graduated in 2026.

While at high school, Jaelyn led her team in several victories and in the top 17 in Division TAPPS 3A for one stat and top 11 in TAPPS 3A District 3 for one stat. She is now pursuing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Like their first child, their second child, daughter, Jordyn Aranda, attended Live Oak Classical School and recently graduated in 2026.

While Jaelyn, Jordyn showcased her amazing athletic skills playing varsity soccer as a forward and midfielder. She is also attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is set to graduate in 2029.

Likewise, their youngest child and , Ronin Aranda, plays varsity football at Midway High School in Waco, Texas, as a wide receiver and is set to graduate in 2028.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Dave was born David Christopher Aranda on September 29, 1976, in Southern California to Mexican immigrant parents from Guadalajara.
• He began his coaching career in 1995 at his alma mater, Redlands High School.
• Dave won several honorable titles, including the 2026 AP Big 12 Coach of the Year, the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Awards program’s Big 12 Coach of the Year, and the George Munger Award.

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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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