An aspiring collegiate coach who has already attained valuable experience as a collegiate student-athlete at a fellow North Carolina institution, Jason Gerber begins his fourth season with UNC Pembroke in 2023-24Â as a graduate assistant coach with the Braves.
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Gerber, who works primarily with UNCP’s defensive line, came to Pembroke following a standout playing career at Greensboro College. A two-time All-USA South Conference defensive lineman, as well as an academic all-conference honoree as a senior, he played in 40 career games for the Pride while accumulating 102 tackles (56 solo), including 16 tackles for loss. His career statistics line also included 5-1/2 sacks, six quarterback hurries and a trio of fumble recoveries. He finished his playing career having registered two or more tackles in 14 outings as well.
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The Holly Springs, N.C., native also has related athletic experience as a manager with the Greensboro College softball program, as well as on the game operations staff with the Coastal Plain League’s Holly Springs Salamanders.
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Gerber earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Greensboro College in 2020. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in teaching at UNCP.
Updated: August 2023
