Allen is entering his 5th year as assistant coach of the University of North Georgia's men's soccer program. Allen returned to his alma mater as the full-time assistant men's soccer coach in 2014 to assist head coach Patrice Parris with all aspects of the program. He was a two-year letter-winner at North Georgia as a midfielder garnering Peach Belt Conference All-Tournament honors in 2008.  The McCaysville, Georgia native served three years on the UNG men's soccer staff including two years as the graduate assistant (2011-12). In 2013, he served as the full-time women's assistant at Young Harris College.  Allen competed at YHC for two years before transferring to North Georgia. At YHC, he was captain of the 2006 Mountain Lion team that went to the GJCAA Region 17 finals earning Second Team All-Region honors along the way.  Allen prepped at Fannin County High School where he scored 86 career goals and still holds the school record for goals in a season (29) and career goals. He also played football and basketball for the Rebels.