Mike Elko family: What we know about new Texas A&M HC's family members

Texas A&M is bringing back Mike Elko to lead the Aggies days after letting go of Jimbo Fisher after a disappointing 2023 season. Elko was the defensive coordinator of the Aggies program before Duke hired him as the head coach.

The Texas A&M Aggies announced the return of Mike Elko on X, calling him one of the best college football coaches.

Elko is one of three kids of Julius and Norma Elko. He has a brother, Julius Elko Jr. and a sister, Donna Elko. He was born on July 28, 1977, in South Brunswick, New Jersey.

Elko is married to Michelle Elko, who has been a regular to Duke Blue Devils’ football games in recent years.

The new Aggies head coach has three kids: sons Andrew and Michael Elko, and daughter Kaitlyn Elko. Michael is an up-and-coming baseball player at Northwestern University, while his younger brother Andrew is reportedly into hockey. Kaitlyn is a competitive cheerleader.

Kaitlyn is also into Broadway and she joined iTheatrics Broadway Academy back in 2020. So the Elko family's accomplishments aren't just limited to sports but have spilled into performance arts.

Mike Elko has been invested in football since high school and even found a way into the school’s athletic hall of fame. But he has let his kids pursue their passions, whether on a baseball field, ice rink or Broadway stage.

After leading Duke to a 7-5 season in 2023, Elko will be leading the Aggies next year. Will the Texas A&M Aggies flourish under their new head coach? Only time will tell.