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Brian Bergstrom

 
The Bergstrom File
Born: Minneapolis, MN         High School: Burnsville H.S.      At Winona State Since: 01/2022
Education: Gustavus Adolphus College, Undergrad / St. Cloud State, Masters
3 People You Would Invite to Dinner: Jesus Christ, Abraham Lincoln, & Tony Dungy
Favorite Memory at WSU: Road trips with the team
Family: Married to Kate, 3 children - Krayton, Beckett, & Berkley

Follow Coach Bergstrom on Twitter: @Coach_Bergy

Brian Bergstrom was hired as the head football coach at Winona State University in December, 2021.  

AT WINONA STATE

  • 2 Seasons as Head Football Coach
    • 13-10 Overall Record
  • NSIC South Co-Champs - 2022
  • NCAA Tournament - 2022
  • Team Cumulative GPA of 3.3 (improved each semester over last two years)
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
  • 18 NSIC All-Conference selections
  • Three All-Region selections
  • One All-American Selection
  • 54 NSIC All-Academic honorees
  • Two NSIC Glen Galligan Award Winners – Carter Duxbury & Clay Schueffner
  • Sixth most community service hours logged on HelperHelper among all DII football programs in 2023-24
BEFORE WINONA STATE
  • South Dakota State University (2017 – 2021)
    • Co-Defensive Coordinator
  • Augustana University (2013-2016)
    • Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Coordinator
  • Minnetonka High School (2011-2012)
    • Media & Technology / S&C Coach / DB Coach
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (2006-2010)
    • Defensive Coordinator
  • Crown College (2005)
    • Defensive Coordinator
  • Saint Cloud State University (2003-2004)
    • Graduate Assistant Coach
  • Shakopee High School (2002)
    • Substitute Teacher / S&C Coach / LB Coach
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
  • Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter MN (1998-2002)
    • Football - 2x All Conference / 1x All American / 1x Team MVP / 1x Team Captain
    • Academic - 2x All Academic Conference / 1x Academic All American / 3.9 GPA
  • Burnsville High School, Burnsville MN (1995-1998)
    • Three sport athlete – Football / Basketball / Track
    • Two sport captain – Football / Basketball
    • Academic – 3.9 GPA
PERSONAL
  • Native of Burnsville, Minnesota
  • Resides in Winona, MN
  • Married to Kate Bergstrom (Teacher at Winona High School) with three children: Krayton 17, Beckett 14, Berkley 10
  • Involved in community, church, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
  • Hobbies – Family & friends time / Exercise / Hiking / Boating / Fishing / Movies / Reading