After 14 years, Tony Reno is stepping down as the head coach of Yale football. Tony Reno announced that he will be taking a medical leave of absence, citing a health condition. But he will leave the grounds as the second-winningest head coach of the program and with a terrific legacy to look back at. And supporting him through it all was his family. Here’s what we know about this strong unit of five. 

A look at Tony Reno’s wife

Interestingly, Tony Reno shares more than a life with his wife; he shares a name. Tony Reno is married to Toni Reno. Not a lot is known about her, as she maintains an extremely private life. But they have spent many years together. To this day, she is an ardent supporter of her husband in his career.

Who are Tony Reno’s children?

Tony and Toni have three children together: Dante, Vince, and Angelina. Toni and Dante share the same birth date, April 23. While Tony was coaching at Yale, the rest of the family chose to stay in Massachusetts, where the kids were still enrolled in school. Dante and Angelina were later reunited with their father at Yale.

Are any of Tony Reno’s kids into football?

Dante Reno, the eldest, is the starting quarterback for the Yale Bulldogs. The now-sophomore QB got to play one year under his father’s leadership. His coming to Yale was a full-circle moment for the Reno family. Reno transferred here from South Carolina in 2025.

Dante’s chances of a great career at Columbia were dim because the Gamecocks will start with LaNorris Sellers as long as he is with the program. They were actually hesitant about him leaving, because he still played an important role in the depth. After all, Dante Reno came to South Carolina as an Under Armour All-American, and he passed for 2,358 yards and 20 scores as a senior. He brought all of that talent to his father’s team, which paid off extremely well for the duo.

The QB has now settled in as the Bulldogs’ signal caller and had a terrific season in 2025. Dante hauled in 2,498 passing yards, 21 scores, and a completion rate of 64.8%. He was also named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week for the Harvard game, where he threw for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns. Dante also helped his father take the team to the second round of FCS Playoffs in 2025.

Vince Reno also plays football. But he is still in high school, playing for Cheshire Academy. He plays both wide receiver and linebacker, giving interested programs a significant advantage. The class of 2027 prospect has recorded 42 receptions for 337 yards and two touchdowns over the last three years. On defense, Reno has 89 total tackles, 7 interceptions, 10 passes defended, and 1 fumble recovery.

What does Angelina Reno do?

Angelina is still a student at Yale, but hasn’t strayed far from the family profession. She works in the Yale front office as part of student operations and recruiting. More recently, Angelina scored an exciting career opportunity by getting to join the staff of the 2026 NFL Combine.

How did Tony Reno’s kids mark his departure from Yale football?

The decision to step away from such a longstanding career was definitely a difficult one for the Reno family. This was no journeyman coach; he had given more than a decade to this program and made his tenure one of the best eras of Yale football. Tony Reno’s wife and sons have watched him make that decision and could not be prouder to send him off and support him in this decision. Each of his children left heartfelt messages for him on social media, commemorating his hard work.

“Dad, you are my role model, my best friend, and my coach,” Dante wrote on Instagram. “I love you so much. The last 15 years, you have been the best head coach I have ever seen. From your first year to playing with you last year, you have put your heart and soul into coaching. Your legacy will last forever. Keep fighting, it’s going to be a rock fight.”

“Best to ever do it,” Angelina wrote on X. Vince also shared the same message, along with an “I love you, pops.”

Tony Reno will rely on the love and warmth that his family has been providing him all these years as he navigates this tough time. He may no longer be on the gridiron, but he will always be a hero to them and his massive family at Yale football.