Robert Saleh’s parents, Sam and Fatin Saleh have had a big influence on how their son has turned out.
According to reports, they were Lebanese immigrants who came to the US in the early 1970s. They made their home in the vibrant Arab-American neighborhood of Dearborn, Michigan.
Sam had aspirations of playing football professionally, but a knee injury dashed his dreams.
Sam played football at Eastern Michigan University, where he was a standout linebacker.
He changed jobs after this setback and became a well-known proprietor of a furniture business in Dearborn. Robert Saleh, the third of their four children, carried on his father’s football career.
His family had a passion for football while he was growing up. At Fordson High School in Dearborn, he was an outstanding linebacker.
He was given the opportunity to play college football at Northern Michigan University, proving that his skills were not undervalued. Having been selected for two All-Conference teams, he demonstrated his distinction.
At this time, his trajectory in the football world began to shift. He started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Eastern Michigan University after receiving his degree.
He started working as a defensive assistant at many colleges.
