Jake Munkwitz joined the Grand View University football staff in 2025 as the Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Assistant Coach. A Wisconsin native, Munkwitz brings over eight years of college coaching experience, including eight seasons at the NCAA Division II level. Known for his leadership, player development, and strategic expertise, Munkwitz has a proven track record of success on the field.
During his time at Concordia, Munkwitz led the NSIC in numerous special teams categories, coached several All-NSIC linebackers, and mentored an NCAA Division II All-American kicker in 2018. His recruiting efforts also contributed to a significant roster size increase, growing from 95 student-athletes in 2016 to over 130 by 2023.
As a student-athlete, Munkwitz played 31 games at the NCAA Division II level, earning NSIC All-Academic and ADA Academic Achievement honors.
THE MUNKWITZ FILE
Birthdate: August 9th, 1993
Hometown: Glenwood City, Wisconsin
Family: Wife Whitney, and Daughters Caroline & Isabelle
Education
Bachelors of Arts, Interscholastic Coaching, Concordia University – St. Paul, 2014
Master of Arts, Sports Management, Concordia University – St. Paul, 2014
Coaching Career
Special Teams Coord./Defensive Assistant, Grand View University, 2025-current
Assistant Head Coach, Concordia St. Paul, 2023-2025
Special Teams Coord., Concordia St. Paul, 2017-2025
Linebackers Coach, Concordia St. Paul, 2016-2025
Recruiting Coord., Concordia St. Paul, 2017-2023
Coaching Accomplishments
Led the NSIC (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) in various special teams categories across multiple seasons… Oversaw a roster size increase from 95 student-athletes (2016) to over 130… Coached several All-NSIC linebackers… Coached All-American Kicker in 2018…
THE FACTS ON MUNKWITZ
8 years of college coaching experience
8 seasons at the NCAA DII Level
Promoted to Assistant HC before departure from CSPÂ
in 2024, led the NSIC in Special Teams TDs, Blocked Kicks, KO Average, PAT %, KO Return TDs
1 NCAA DII All-American, Kicker
First Coaching Gig in Iowa
Midwestern-born and bred
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MUNK'S PLAYING CAREER
NSIC All-Academic Student-Athlete
ADA Academic Achievement Award
Played 31 games at the DII level
