Treg Lunger

The Waynesburg University Department of Athletics announced the hiring of Treg Lunger as the new head coach of the Waynesburg University men’s soccer team in May of 2021. Lunger came to the Yellow Jackets after three years as an assistant coach at Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) power Grove City.

During his time with the Wolverines, Lunger worked closely with head coach Mike Dreves in all aspects of the program. In 2018, Lunger helped Grove City to the PAC regular season title as the Wolverines went 6-0-1 in league play. The Wolverines finished 15-3-4 overall.

In 2019, Grove City played 14 of its 18 overall games on the road due to construction on its home facility, yet still finished 5-2-1 in the league.

Lunger came to Grove City after working as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Malone University. He worked with the Pioneers men’s program from July 2015 to May 2017, then spent the 2017 season as a volunteer assistant coach with Malone's women's soccer program.

Lunger's coaching career began in August 2014, when he joined the Canton Akron Soccer Club as a staff coach.

As a competitor, Lunger played four seasons as a defender for Malone, which transitioned from NAIA to NCAA Division II during his career. He made 38 starts, including a career-high 15 as a senior in 2013.

He owns a U.S. Soccer Federation National "C" License as well as the United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma. Lunger was also appointed a member of the prestigious United Soccer Coaches 30 under 30 class of 2020. The 30 Under 30 Program is a year-long education and mentorship opportunity for coaches leading the way in developing soccer players and enhancing the game. All members are overseen by some of the best and brightest in the soccer industry.

Away from the college pitch, Lunger has been coaching club soccer with Century Steel since 2020 and PA West ODP teams since 2022.

Lunger earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science at Malone in 2013. He completed his master of arts degree in organizational leadership at Malone in May 2017.

A fun fact about Lunger is his lifelong dream is to be on CBS's "Survivor."

B.A., M.A. Malone University