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Now a few weeks into his tenure as the head football coach at Carroll, Lee Munn is no longer just a candidate or a coordinator — he's man at the helm of one of the most storied programs in Texas.
Confirmed during the Feb. 2 Carroll ISD School Board meeting, Munn’s promotion from defensive coordinator to head coach brought an end to weeks of speculation and signaled a clear commitment to the "Dragon Standard." For Munn, the transition has been a whirlwind of administrative duties and community support as he prepares to lead the program into a new chapter.
While Munn is a veteran on the Southlake sidelines — having served as defensive coordinator and associate head coach for the past eight seasons— he admits that the permanent role comes with a different set of demands than his time as a coordinator or even his stint as interim coach in 2021.
"It’s felt longer than two weeks since I was the interim for a while, but it’s been good," Munn said. "I’m learning some stuff on the fly for sure. I definitely have to be more aware of my schedule; I’m a little busier than I usually am."
Taking over during the offseason has provided a crucial buffer, allowing Munn to navigate the logistical side of the job before the heat of August arrives.
"The good thing is we’re in the offseason right now, so we have a pretty good structure," he noted. "We try to get away from football for a bit. It’s been more admin stuff —l earning where certain things are and who I go through."
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Lee Munn is settling in nicely as head coach of the Dragons after eight seasons as a coordinator.
Munn’s hire was met with widespread approval, but perhaps no endorsement carried more weight than those from the current roster. During the selection process, players were vocal both on social media and in person at board meetings, advocating for the coach who has been in the trenches with them for nearly a decade.
"The response has been great — nothing but positive feedback from everybody," Munn said. "The kids in the program really went to bat for me. They have my back, and that’s really all that matters to me: are the kids happy with me? I feel like everyone wants to see me be successful."
That support extends beyond the current locker room. High-profile alumni like NFL quarterback Quinn Ewers and Cowboys legend Dez Bryant also voiced their approval, validating Munn’s deep roots in the program’s culture.
Munn inherits a roster that remains loaded with potential, though it will look different than the 2025 squad.
"It’s a mixed bag," Munn said. "We have a lot of returning starters on offense, but then on defense, we’re losing a lot. But the well didn’t run dry. We feel really good about the kids coming back and our young kids coming up. The talent is there; we just have to put them in the right position."
Looking ahead to the fall, Munn teased a marquee matchup that is sure to be a highlight of the Texas high school football season. While the full schedule is slated for a late-April release, the Dragons are confirmed for a special appearance at the historic Cotton Bowl.
"That’s going to be a really, really neat experience for our kids," Munn said. "A lot of people don’t get to play there anymore outside of the Texas-OU game. It’s a special opportunity."