Tim Beltz Position: Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach, Olym. Sports/MBB Contact: Petersen Events Center 3719 Terrace St. Pittsburgh, PA 15261 Phone - (412) 383-9589 Fax - (412) 648-8225

Tim Beltz begins his 12th season as strength and conditioning coach for the Pitt men's basketball program. He also serves as the strength coach for the Pitt baseball and softball squads.

Over the years, he has helped develop condition and train numerous Pitt basketball players including NBA players DeJuan Blair, Sam Young, Aaron Gray and Chris Taft.

Originally from Denver, Colo., Beltz attended the University of Northern Colorado where he earned his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology in 1995. Upon graduation, Beltz began working as an operations manager at the Amelia Wellness Center in Amelia Island, Fla. While in Florida, he additionally served as a consultant for competitive triathletes for two years. Beltz returned to school to earn a master's degree in exercise physiology, from Akron in 1998. During his two year-stint at Akron, he began competing as an Olympic weightlifter. Beltz was also employed at the Fast Program in Boca Raton, Fla., where he worked with numerous NFL, MLB and NBA athletes.

Beltz is married to the former Trish Andrews, a 1994 University of Pittsburgh graduate. The couple has a daughter Alyssa and son T.J.