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Chad Lunsford

Chad Lunsford
Lunsford at 2018 Sun Belt Media Day
Current position
TitleAssociate head coach, special teams coordinator, tight ends coach
TeamFlorida Atlantic
ConferenceAAC
Biographical details
Born (1977-02-24) February 24, 1977 (age 47)
Elberton, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materGeorgia College (2000)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1996Georgia Military (SA)
1997–1999Georgia Military (RB)
2000Georgia Military (RB/LB)
2001–2002Appalachian State (TE)
2003–2005Georgia Southern (SB)
2006Griffin HS (GA) (LB)
2007–2008Georgia Military (ST/LB)
2013Georgia Southern (WR)
2014–2015Georgia Southern (TE)
2016–2017Georgia Southern (ST/RC)
2017Georgia Southern (interim HC)
2018–2021Georgia Southern
2022Florida Atlantic (ST/TE)
2023–presentFlorida Atlantic (AHC/ST/TE)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2009–2012Auburn (dir. of scouting)
Head coaching record
Overall28–21
Bowls2–1

Chad Kevin Lunsford (born February 24, 1977) is an American football coach who is currently the tight ends coach at Florida Atlantic. He previously served as the head coach of the Georgia Southern Eagles football team. He was awarded the job on November 27, 2017, after serving as interim for the second half of the season following the firing and departure of Tyson Summers.[1][2] Following a 1–3 start, Lunsford was fired by Georgia Southern early in the 2021 season.[3]

Early life and education

Lunsford attended and played football at Elbert County High School in Elberton, Georgia. He graduated from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville in May 2000 with a degree in biology and a minor in mathematics. While attending Georgia College as an undergraduate, he served as a student assistant at cross-town Georgia Military College. He holds a Master's of Sport Science from the United States Sports Academy.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Georgia Southern Eagles (Sun Belt Conference) (2017–2021)
2017 Georgia Southern 2–4 [a] 2–4 T–10th
2018 Georgia Southern 10–3 6–2 3rd (East) W Camellia
2019 Georgia Southern 7–6 5–3 2nd (East) L Cure
2020 Georgia Southern 8–5 4–4 3rd (East) W New Orleans
2021 Georgia Southern 1–3 [b] 0–1 (East)
Georgia Southern: 28–21 17–14
Total: 28–21
  1. ^ Served as interim head coach after Tyson Summers was fired after 6 games.
  2. ^ Georgia Southern fired Lunsford after 4 games.

Personal life

Lunsford is married to Tiffany "Tippy" Lunsford. They have three children.[5] Lunsford is a Christian.[6]

References

  1. ^ Deen, Nathan (November 27, 2017). "Georgia Southern promotes Chad Lunsford to head coach". Savannah Morning News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Anthony, Mike (November 27, 2017). "Georgia Southern names head football coach - Lunsford earns his shot". Statesboro Herald. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  3. ^ Gough, Lyndsey (September 27, 2021). "Georgia Southern athletics director, interim coach answer questions day after Lunsford's firing". www.wtoc.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "Chad Lunsford - Football Coach". Georgia Southern University Athletics. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  5. ^ "From Here to Eternity". Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  6. ^ Claybourn, Cole (September 23, 2021). "Georgia Southern football coach Chad Lunsford: 'I've got one person to please, and that's God, my Savior'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
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