Assistant Coach Roger Idstrom

Roger Idstrom is entering his eighth season as an assistant coach for the Belmont Bruins.

In addition to daily on-the-floor duties, Idstrom also coordinates film exchange, travel and various administrative responsibilities. Coach Idstrom also supervises the individual workouts of Bruin redshirts and transfers. This past season, he aided the development of redshirt freshman Jordan Campbell and sophomore Keaton Belcher among others. Idstrom’s tirelessness was indispensable as the Bruins reached their second consecutive NCAA Tournament. The Louisville, Ky., native also served as the men's basketball strength and conditioning coach during his first two years.

Prior to arriving at Belmont, Idstrom spent two years at Gardner-Webb University. In that span, the Runnin' Bulldogs compiled a 36-21 record, including a 25-5 record in 1999-2000. During that campaign, GWU reached the NCAA Division II National Tournament for the first time in school history.

Before GWU, Idstrom coached for two years at Wabash Valley College, one of the nation's top junior colleges. The Warriors finished 30-6 in 1996-97 and ranked sixth nationally. Five sophomores went on to earn Division I scholarships. While at WVC, he coached future Belmont Bruin Davey Upton (2000).

From 1992-1996, he helped lead Montreat College in its transition from junior college status to four-year status at the NAIA level. Idstrom also spent a year each at UNC Asheville and Mars Hill.

Very active in the Belmont community, Idstrom is the faculty/staff advisor for the University's Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Idstrom graduated from Mars Hill College in 1989 with a bachelor of arts degree in communications and public relations.

Idstrom and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Nashville.