 Lunney Jr. began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach during the 1998 and 1999 seasons at Arkansas before moving to Tulsa for the 2000, 2001, and 2002 seasons as quarterbacks (2000-2001) and wide receivers (2002) coach.He then moved on to be the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for San Jose State for two seasons, the last of which the Spartans ranked 17th in the NCAA in passing offense.From 2005 to 2012, Lunney Jr. was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Bentonville High School in Northwest Arkansas, during which time the team won six conference titles and two state championships.