A Butova Sportsmanship Award Winner in his Junior year, Michael was also selected as an all–region and all–conference player as a first baseman.

[2] Along with his playing career at American International, Kunigonis graduated with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and sociology in 2001.

Following his graduation, Kunigonis spent five seasons working as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at two schools in Western New York.

[3] Kunigonis received his first career win against South Dakota State on February 13, 2015, in his head coaching debut, by a score of 10–6.

[4] On May 7, 2023, Northern Illinois announced that Kunigonis's contract would not be renewed and he was relieved of his head coaching duties.