Cristos Argys - Football Coach - James Madison University Athletics

Cristos Argys

Title:
Director of Recruiting
Email:
sbn8vy@jmu.edu
Phone:
540-568-6517
Physical Address:
Plecker APC 224 (220 Champions Dr.) / MSC 2201

Cristos Argys is in his first season with the James Madison football program in 2025, as he serves as director of recruiting.

Argys rejoins Bob Chesney after playing him at Holy Cross where he was a safety from 2018-22.

In his role with the Dukes, he will oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive recruiting strategies while collaborating with the coaching staff to attract and identify high-caliber student-athletes who align with the team's culture and competitive aspirations. Argys will work with the coaches and director of player personnel to evaluate roster needs and utilize innovative digital marketing and branding techniques to enhance recruiting outreach while also overseeing recruiting visits logistics.

Argys came to JMU after serving as associate regional director for Zero Gravity Basketball in Boston while also working as the brand manager for Jaster Athletes in Pittsburgh. He was additionally a ticket sales and experience manager for the XFL and also interned with the Holy Cross media and marketing team prior to his graduation.

A two-year starter in Holy Cross’s secondary, Argys was a three-time All-Patriot League Academic Honor Roll member. The East Greenwich, R.I., native played in 52 career games with 21 starts, accumulating 78 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery, a block and a punt return for a touchdown.

Argys graduated from Holy Cross in December 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.