STATESBORO – This summer, each Georgia Southern head coach will be featured in a new series — "Know The Coach." Each week, a different head coach has been profiled where you can get to know them outside the competition field. Week nine features men's tennis coach Jeremy Bayon. Check out what he had to say…
Born: Dec 1, 1975 in Saint Etienne France
Family: wife, Rhonda; two sons, Noah 13 and Isaiah 10
Alma Mater: Mississippi State University
Last series I binge-watched on a streaming service: Drive to Survive
Who's on my playlist: Dave Mathews Band, Like Mike, Tiesto
What I drive: Prius
Favorite flicks: Usual Suspect, Remember The Titans and lately, the Marvel Movies
What I'm reading: Outliers
Worst habit: Working too late
On my office walls: quotes and posters
Would love to trade places with for a day with: Kelly Slater
First job: Assistant Coach at Mississippi State
Talent I'd like to have: playing music
Favorite meal: any vegan Buddha bowl
Favorite athletes to watch in other sports: Leo Messi
Favorite Summer Olympics sport: Track & Field
One coaching peer I truly respect: Andy Jackson
Favorite city to visit: Hossegor, France
Favorite team as a kid: Saint Etienne France (soccer)
Favorite values in others: compassion
Favorite attribute about myself: positive energy
And least: wish I was taller!