Former NFL player Keith Belton came to UNLV to lead the football program's strength and conditioning program after spending the 2014 season as assistant strength coach at USC. He moved to the Trojans with Steve Sarkisian, when he was hired from Washington, where Belton spent two seasons as an assistant strength coach.
Prior to his stop with the Huskies, Belton spent time at Baylor as an Assistant Director of Athletic Performance. His primary responsibilities were football, where he worked with Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, cross country and men's golf and also assisted with the men's tennis, softball and volleyball programs.
The North Carolina native got his start in coaching at Division II Johnson C. Smith University, serving as the team's running backs coach as well as its strength and conditioning coordinator.
Belton is a graduate of Syracuse University were he served as the captain of the football team his senior year. Upon graduation he enjoyed a four-year NFL career, playing for the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos.
He holds certifications from The Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and was a winner of the prestigious Stucky Award given to the individuals who excelled during the practical section of the exam.
Belton and his wife, Shantre, have a son, Peyton.
Coaching Experience:
2015-SA UNLV -- director, strength & conditioning
2014 USC -- asst. strength & conditioning coach
2012-13 Washington -- asst. strength & conditioning coach
2010-11 Baylor -- asst. strength & conditioning coach
2009 Wake Forest -- strength & conditioning intern
2009 Johnson C. Smith -- running backs/strength & conditioning intern
