Allen’s involvement with the USYVL started as a volunteer coach for his own children. Now, years later, he finds himself coaching his grandchildren. Volleyball came into Allen’s life at the age of twelve when he was invited to join the local church team coached by Henry Lew who volunteered countless hours of his time teaching the game he loved. This team played together for years and became the genesis for the first Boys Volleyball team at Culver City High School. Today Allen still plays with members of this team as they compete in the USA and Senior National Games.

He attended Brigham Young University where he played volleyball and graduated with a BS Degree in Engineering. Professionally, Allen owns an electronic design and manufacturing firm. Their products include high reliability magnetics for the space and aerospace sectors along with a line of manufacturing equipment.

Throughout the years, Allen’s love of sports has led him to coaching various youth sports teams. He enjoys working with the USYVL where one of their goals is to provide an opportunity for all youth to participate, regardless of financial ability. This opens up wonderful opportunities for our youth to learn teamwork, self-confidence and reach undiscovered potential.