Justin Allen
Justin Allen | |
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| Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Athletic trainer |
| Organization | ALL-EN SPORTS PERFORMANCE |
| Known for | Training elite athletes in the NFL and NBA |
Justin Allen is an American athletic trainer and the founder of ALL-EN SPORTS PERFORMANCE, based in Houston, Texas. He is known for training elite athletes across professional sports, including the NFL and NBA.
Early life and education
[edit]Allen grew up in Texas and is the younger brother of Dwayne Allen, a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl LIII champion.[1] His early life was marked by challenges, including periods of homelessness. He attended college and played football until injuries forced his retirement in 2018.[2]
Career
[edit]Following his transition away from competitive sports, Allen began training young athletes in local parks, initially offering free coaching sessions. His first notable client was CeeDee Lamb, now a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.[3] This marked the beginning of his professional training career.
Allen has since worked with numerous high-profile athletes, including James Harden, Jarred Vanderbilt, Tank Dell, C. J. Stroud, Tyreek Hill, Dalvin Cook, Keon Coleman, DeAndre Hopkins, Jaylen Waddle, and Xavien Howard.[4] His training methodologies focus on performance optimization and injury prevention.
In addition to working with professional athletes, Allen trains top college and high school athletes across the United States.[5]
Recognition
[edit]Allen's contributions to sports training have been acknowledged by the City of Houston, which declared an official Justin Allen Day in December 2023.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ KHOU: Houston Trainer Justin Allen
- ^ Houston Chronicle: Justin Allen’s Journey
- ^ Click2Houston: Texans CJ Stroud, Tank Dell Fine-Tuning with Justin Allen
- ^ Sports Illustrated: Inside James Harden’s Training
- ^ Click2Houston: ALL-EN SPORTS PERFORMANCE Hosting Exposure Camp
- ^ Click2Houston: Official Justin Allen Day in Houston