University of Findlay Men's Football

Allen is entering his 12th season with the Oilers and will serve as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator in 2016. He will also head up the recruiting efforts. Allens leadership along the line has helped the Oilers reach new heights on the offensive side of the ball.  This past season, the Oilers established a new school record with 3,350 passing yards.  His unit also paved the way for the Oilers to rack up 477.5 yards per game. While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked: Aside from the team success, Coach Allen has seen his players succeed as individuals. In 2015, Allen coached the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive Lineman of the Year and multiple first team all-American recipient, Chris Reaper. Since 2010, Allen has coached eight offensive lineman to first or second team all-GLIAC awards.  Recruiting is an area of success for Allen as well; he has recruited the school's all-time leading rusher and receiver, has recruited six first team all-GLIAC and three second team all-GLIAC players, and has recruited two players who have signed professional football contracts. Previously, Allen served as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Baldwin Wallace College (2004). At Baldwin Wallace, the Yellow Jackets offensive line finished second in the conference in fewest sacks allowed and rushing yards per game. Two Yellow Jacket offensive lineman were honored with all conference accolades under Coach Allens guidance as well. Allen started off as a graduate assistant (2000) and then was named the offensive line coach at Ohio Northern University (2001-03). At Ohio Northern, Allen coached two lineman to all-conference honors and recruited four all-conference players and one All-American. Prior to coaching at his alma mater, Allen did a summer internship in the public and community relations department with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. Allen, a 2000 ONU graduate with a B.A. degree in sports management, was a three-year starter for the Polar Bears. As a senior, Allen served as team captain on the best team in school history. The Polar Bears advanced to the NCAA playoffs for the first time in school history and finished ranked fifth in the nation. At the conclusion of his senior season, Allen earned first-team all-OAC and first-team Division III All-American honors by both Hewlett Packard and Don Hansens Football Gazette. Allen resides in Findlay with his wife, Gina, their two sons, Brady and Cody, and daughter, Gracie.