Gregory Paul Meisner (born April 23, 1959) is a former

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and current high school athletics director. From 1981 to 1991, Meisner played for the

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and

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of the

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. Meisner graduated from Valley High School at

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in 1977. He helped the Rams win the 1985

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Division. The Chiefs defense he played with in 1989 led the AFC in fewest total yards allowed and fewest passing yards allowed. In 11 seasons he had 12 sacks, one interception for 20 yards and a kickoff return for 17 yards. Meisner was the head coach of the

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football team in

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with a record of (17-50) by the time he resigned on November 18, 2011; however, he is still the Athletic Director. Meisner has two sons who went to Division I schools for football. His son Greg Jr. went to the

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and Shane went to

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