Tim Beltz

Tim Beltz is in his third season as a strength and conditioning coach for the Pittsburghmen's basketball team. Beltz, who is in his third year of service with the Panthers, also serves as the strength coach for baseball and softball.

 Originally from Denver,Colo., Beltz attended North Colorado where he received his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology in 1995. Upon graduation, Beltz began working as an operations manager at the Amelia Wellness Centerin Amelia Island, Fla. While there, he additionally served as a consultant for competitive triathletes for two years.

 Beltz returned to school to earn his master's degree, also in exercise physiology, from Akronin 1998. During his two year-stint, he began competing as an Olympic weightlifter.

  Most recently, he was employed at the Fast Program in Boca Raton, Fla., where he worked with numerous NFL, Major League Baseball and NBA athletes. Most notably, he prepared Ron Artest (former St. John's standout and NBA first-round pick) prior to the 1999 draft. Beltz also assisted the Toronto Raptors strength coach develop weight training programs for the team.