Chris Bertrand, a native of Abbeville, La., begins his fifth year on the LSUS coaching staff, and his fourth season as the Pilots pitching/catching coach.  Bertrand also serves as LSUS' recruiting coordinator.

Bertrand began his coaching career in the summer of 2005 when he led the GIBKO Wildcats of the Big States League to a 2nd place finish in the AABA World Series.

Bertrand completed his playing career in 2005 with the Louisiana College Wildcats under head coach Mike Byrnes.  Bertrand earned first-team All Conference honors at LC, while also being voted as the team captain.

Prior to LC, Bertrand played at Bossier Parish Community College.  Bertrand was selected to the Region XIV Academic All-Conference Team at BPCC.

Bertrand graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from LC in 2005, and recently completed his Masters in Business Administration here at LSUS.

Bertrand is married to the former Lori Quigley. The two exchanged their vows on July 18, 2009.