Bret Munsey (born August 19, 1968) is an

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coach. Previously he was the head coach for the

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and

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of the

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, and also an executive for the

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of the United Football League.

Playing career

College years

After graduating from

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, Munsey played college football for Concord College, where he was a four-year starter and

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. He led his team in receiving three of those years and was an All-

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selection.

Arena Football League

Munsey played wide receiver/ defensive back for the

in 1991.

Coaching career

Munsey began his coaching career as the defensive coordinator of the Augusta Stallions of

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in 2000. He helped the Stallions to a 13–3 record and an American Conference Championship. In September 2001, Munsey left the

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to become the defensive coordinator of the

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. Munsey led the

to the Arena Bowl Championship in

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. Munsey was named the head coach of the

on August 19, 2011. After the Predators went 4–14 in the season, missing the playoffs for the first time since , Munsey was released by the team. Munsey was hired on June 19, 2013 by the NFL'S

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as a scout In 2014, Munsey joined the

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to be the assistant special teams coach under Ben Kotwicka.

References

External links

Philadelphia Soul bio pageBret Munsey (coach) at ArenaFan OnlineBret Munsey (player) at ArenaFan Online
1968 births Living people Sportspeople from Winter Park, Florida American football wide receivers American football defensive backs Orlando Predators players Augusta Stallions coaches Philadelphia Soul coaches Orlando Predators coaches United Football League (2009–2012) executives Florida Tuskers coaches Carolina Cobras coaches Alabama Vipers coaches Washington Redskins coaches {{ArenaFootballLeague-stub