Assistant Athletic Trainer
Pat Jernigan begins his eighth season as the Buccaneers’ assistant athletic trainer. In his second season in his current role with the organization, Jernigan helped the Buccaneers capture their first Super Bowl title. Jernigan has also been a part of three NFC South division titles in his first seven seasons with the club.His job responsibilities entail assisting Head Athletic Trainer Todd Toriscelli with the treatment and rehabilitation of players. Jernigan spent two seasons (2000-2001) as Tampa Bay’s seasonal intern and also served as the Buccaneers’ intern during training camp from 1998-2000. Tampa Bay’s staff is involved in research on dehydration and exercise in the heat. This has been done in conjunction with scientists from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute.
Jernigan graduated from Valdosta State (GA) in 1998 with a bachelor’s of science degree in sports medicine and earned a master’s degree in health science from Middle Tennessee State University in 2000. While pursuing his master’s degree at MTSU, he worked as an athletic trainer for both the football and baseball teams.
A native of Atlanta, Jernigan enjoys golfing, jogging and weightlifting. Jernigan and his wife Krisden live in Tampa with their daughter, Maier.
