Coach Brunger coached for 11 years at the high school level at Muskegon Orchard View, Williamston, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer and Muskegon Catholic Central.
At MCC his team has finished top twenty in the nation four times as a team. They also had a6th place finish at the National Duals in 2014. During his tenure he mentored 52 national qualifiers with 10 All-Americans, and a National Champion.
As a competitor he was an all state grappler for the Williamston High School under the tutelage of Hall of Famer Coach Jim Mooney. At MCC he was voted most improved wrestler and was JUCO Academic All American for Hall of Famer Coach Ron Gaffner.