Allan is a dedicated goalie coach with an eye for talent. Originally from Trenton, Michigan, has won multiple state championships throughout his career as well as a national championship at the Bantam Major Division and a national runner-up at the Midget Major level.  He was selected to the prestigious USA Hockey National Goalkeepers Camp held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was a two-time First Team All-State selection while playing at Trenton High School.  Allan was a highly recruited goalie at the Division I level as well as the Western Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League.

After signing a National Letter of Intent to play ice hockey at Western Michigan University, an unfortunate injury ended his playing career. However, he found his true calling as a coach, returning to Western Michigan University to fill the role as Goalie Coach from 2001 to 2010. During his time there, his goalies set multiple team records.

Beyond WMU, Allan has worked as a goalie consultant for the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in the Central Hockey League, and coached at various programs, including the Kalamazoo Jr Wings (NAHL), West Michigan Wolves (NA3HL), and Lansing Wolves (USPHL). He has also coached at goalie camps for renowned coaches Mitch Korn (Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders) and Ben Van Der Klok (Nashville Predators), and has worked with players at every level, from mites to juniors, college and professional.

Off the ice, Allan is a 30+ year veteran of the Michigan State Police where he currently serves as a Specialist Sergeant within the Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit.  Allan has been married to his wife, Beth, for over 35 years. They have four grown children and currently live in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area with their beloved Great Dane, Daisy.