South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Wednesday the hiring of Brian Bergstrom as the Jackrabbits’ new safeties coach.
Bergstrom, who has coached collegiately in the Upper Midwest for 12 years, most recently served the past four seasons as defensive coordinator at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. During his time at Augustana, the Vikings won a share of the 2015 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Division title and earned a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Bergstrom’s players combined to earn all-NSIC honors 13 times with one All-America selection.
He also served as special teams coordinator for one season.
A 2002 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, Bergstrom filled the role of defensive coordinator at his alma mater from 2006-10. He also mentored the Gusties’ linebackers for three seasons and coached the secondary for two seasons.
