Former defensive striker of South Carolina Gamecocks Byron Jerideau is coming home. Jerideau was recognized by the South Carolina football Twitter account on Tuesday afternoon, signaling that he was hired by coach Shane Beamer to join the new force director and condition Luke Day’s team. Jerideau is the assistant director of Tennessee football sports performance since 2018.
Welcome home, @JerideauB! pic.twitter.com/WgqLCGm4aB
– Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) January 12, 2021
Jerideau, who played for the 2010-12 Gamecocks, worked in the strength and tolerance department of the 2016-17 program. He made stops in Houston and Appalachian State, before Will Muschamp and Jeff Dillman hired him in South Carolina.
During his playing career, Jerideau had a maximum squat of 675 pounds and his highest bench press was 500. He finished with 57 career tackles.
Jerideau, a graduate of Colleton (SC) County High School, received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. His college career also included a one-year break at Fort Scott Community College.
From Tennessee’s official website …
On a personal level, Jerideau demands equally dedicated efforts from the student-athletes he trains, but he balances this by promoting strong relationships through open and honest communication. Its goal is to make the weight room a high-energy and positive space for student-athletes and their colleagues.