Ep 127 | Tim Bergstraser | Getting First Head Coaching Job

Tim Bergstraser is in his first season as the head men's basketball coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He was named to the post in May 2022. In 2021-22, he completed his fourth season as the top assistant coach for Minnesota State University Moorhead men's basketball in 2021-22. He has been involved in all aspects of the Dragon program, including recruiting and scouting.  The St. Cloud native has helped the Dragons to two straight NCAA tournament appearances (2020-21 and 2021-22) and to the Dragons' first-ever NSIC tournament championship in March 2022.  Bergstraser is no stranger to MSUM men's basketball, having served as a graduate assistant from 2015-17.  During his time at MSUM,, the Dragons went 54-12, won two division championships and an overall conference championship in 2016-2017.  The Dragons also went to two consecutive NCAA tournaments with Bergstraser on staff. For his efforts, Bergstraser received the NABC Under Armour 30-Under-30 award.  He spent the 2017-18 season as an assistant coach at Quincy (Ill.) During the 2014-2015 season, Bergstraser served as an assistant coach the the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Visit www.unitedbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20% off an annual membership. This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball Connect with our host, Matt on Twitter - @coachmwsmith and @unitedbballplus