Wagner College Athletics

Jeri Petite, Jr. joined the Seahawks' staff in July 2019, recently completing his first season as assistant offensive line coach.

Petite's previous coaching stint was at Florida Tech University in Melbourne, FL, where he was responsible for coaching the Panthers' tight ends.

Prior to his arrival at  Florida Tech, Petite was a member of the Greensboro College football staff for the 2017 season. In his role on the GC staff, Petite served as the offensive line coach.

A native of Bedford, Ohio, Petitte graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 2017 with a degree in Physical Education, while minoring in Business Administration.

During his time at West Virginia Wesleyan, while playing for current Wagner defensive coordinator, Del Smith. Petite was a four-year member of the Bobcats' offensive line and served as a offensive line captain for three seasons, while also serving as a team captain for the 2015 season.

In addition to his duties with the Seahawk football staff, Petite will pursue a master's of business administration.