Bio

A native of Campbellsville, Kentucky, David Cunningham brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the football field. A 1983 graduate of Taylor County High School, Cunningham was a two-year letterman and team leader, earning Cardinal Club honors, Most Improved, and Academic awards. He led the team in both receptions and interceptions as a senior.

Cunningham continued his playing career at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, where he was a four-year letterman, appearing in 44 games. He served as team co-captain his senior year and was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-Mid-South Conference linebacker in 1987. He earned his B.A. in History from Kentucky Wesleyan in 1987 and went on to complete his M.A. in Education from Western Kentucky University in 1993.

A third-generation coach and educator, Cunningham’s passion for coaching runs deep in his family. His father, Lou, was the head basketball coach at Campbellsville University for 25 years. His mother, Barbara, is a retired high school Spanish teacher, and his brother, Phil, is the head basketball coach at Louisiana-Monroe.

Cunningham's coaching journey began in 1988 and spans over three decades at both the collegiate and high school levels. His resume includes:

• Campbellsville University (1988–89) – Linebackers Coach

• Taylor County High School (1991) – Assistant Coach

• Kentucky Wesleyan College (1992–94, 1998–99) – Offensive Line Coach, then Defensive Coordinator

• Sue Bennett College (1995–97) – Linebackers/ST Coordinator, then Head Coach

• McPherson College (2000–06) – Offensive Coordinator, then Head Coach (2002–06), leading the team to an undefeated home season in 2002

• Nicholls State University (2007–09) – Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Assistant

• Mississippi Valley State University (2010–13) – Special Teams Coordinator, Wide Receivers Coach

• Minnesota State University (2014–19) – Running Backs Coach

• University of the Cumberlands (2020) – Running Backs/Tight Ends Coach

• Eastern Kentucky University (2021) – Defensive Analyst

• Georgetown College (2022–24) – Tight Ends Coach

Throughout his career, Cunningham has been part of seven conference championships, seven post-season appearances, four Final Four runs, and two national finalist teams—including as an assistant at Minnesota State and Georgetown College.

Off the field, Cunningham enjoys reading, visiting historical sites, and working out.

Last Updated: 4-25-25