He served as the head football coach at Southwest Baptist University from 2007 to 2012, compiling a record of 27–39.
After completing his degree in civil engineering, Allen stayed on in 1997 as the graduate assistant, working on defense.
After the 1998 season, Allen then took a position on Dennis Franchione's staff at Texas Christian University.
In 2002, Allen left Quincy to be the defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator at San Jose State University.
[6] He currently coaches football and teaches engineering at The King's Academy in South Florida.