He served as the head football coach at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2015, compiling a record of 5–37 in five seasons.
A three-year starter at James Madison, he was a wide receiver and punt returner for the Dukes and was a captain his senior season.
Allen's first season in NFL Europa league was in 2003 when he served as wide receivers coach of Thunder.
In 2005 Amsterdam went one better under Allen's guidance and supervision and established NFL Europa's most potent attack, averaging no less than 357.4 yards and 25.1 points per game.
[1] On March 7, 2011, Allen was named as the new head coach of Lock Haven University football.