Keith Allen was hired on June 26th, 2007 as Head Football Coach of the Bearcats. He spent the previous two seasons as Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator.

“We are excited that Keith has accepted this role, and we are confident that he and his staff will bring quality leadership to all facets of the football program, not limited to the playing field, but extending to the student-athletes’ academic, social, and spiritual growth in accordance with the principles and expectations of Southwest Baptist University,” commented Brent Good, Director of Athletics.

He brought a strong knowledge of the game to SBU from several NCAA Division I programs. He coaches the safeties and special teams along with being the recruiting coordinator.

Allen came here from San Jose State after being with the Spartans for three seasons. San Jose State competes in the WAC (Western Athletic Conference) and has had one of the top special teams the past three years. Allen’s special teams finished in the top half in net punting, punt and kickoff returns, and field goals made in the WAC. In the 2002 season, Allen coached the NCAA Division I-A kickoff return champion in Charles Pauley. Twice, at SJSU, his kickoff return team finished in the top 12 of the nation.