Staff Directory
- Title:
- Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Christian Allen joined the University of Denver Athletics staff in September of 2026. Prior to joining the Pioneers, Allen spent five years as the Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Performance at Santa Clara University.  Allen brings extensive strength and conditioning experience across collegiate athletics, professional sports, and the private sector. His coaching career includes positions with the Philadelphia Eagles, University of South Florida, and Villanova University, as well as serving as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Athletic Edge Sports Performance in Bradenton, Florida, where he trained collegiate football players for the NFL Combine and Pro Days. Prior to joining Santa Clara University, Allen served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Stockton University in New Jersey.
During his time at Villanova, Allen was part of the football strength and conditioning staff that helped lead the program to the 2009 FCS National Championship. Throughout his career, he has coached 16 NFL Draft selections, including first-round picks Eugene Monroe (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Anthony Davis (San Francisco 49ers), as well as Trindon Holliday (Denver Broncos) and Victor Cruz (New York Giants).Allen’s professional experience also includes serving as a Head Athletic Performance Coach and working as an adjunct professor at Rowan University. He has earned a Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science from Rowan University (2009) and a Master’s degree in Sports Management Studies from California University of Pennsylvania (2012).
Christian resides in Roxborough Park with his dog Racks.Â
