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Cal State Fullerton men's soccer coach George Kuntz retires

Kuntz retired after 12 seasons with the Titans, which included three NCAA Tournament appearances and three Big West Tournament titles.

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Cal State Fullerton men's soccer head coach George Kuntz announced his retirement Friday, Nov. 6, following 13 years and 12 seasons leading the Titans, the university's athletics department said.

In 12 seasons at Cal State Fullerton, Kuntz had a 105-89-52 overall record and led the Titans to three Big West Tournament Championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances (2014, 2015, 2017), according to the department. He also won a Big West regular season championship in 2023 and was named Big West Coach of the Year.

"Leading this program to three NCAA Tournament appearances and three Big West Tournament Championships will always be part of his legacy at Cal State Fullerton," said Director of Athletics Shondell Reed.

"It has truly been a pleasure to be the head coach of this program," Kuntz said.

Kuntz's coaching career spans back to 1988, when he was the head coach of men's and women's soccer at Cal Lutheran, and included two years leading the women's program at Pepperdine, according to the department.

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  • Kuntz retired after 12 seasons with the Titans, which included three NCAA Tournament appearances and three Big West Tournament titles.

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Sources

  1. Cal State Fullerton Athletics