Olympian Devon Allen Returns to Alma Mater as Coach

The former track and football star will coach at Brophy Prep in Phoenix.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Devon Allen, an Olympic hurdler and former football player, is returning to his alma mater Brophy Preparatory School in Phoenix, Arizona to coach the school's track and field and football teams.

Why it matters

Allen's return to Brophy is significant as he was one of the most successful athletes to come out of the school, competing in both track and field and football at a high level. His coaching expertise and experience as an Olympian could help elevate Brophy's athletic programs.

The details

After a standout high school career at Brophy, Allen went on to compete in track and field at the University of Oregon, where he won multiple NCAA championships. He then qualified for the 2016 and 2020 U.S. Olympic teams, winning a silver medal in the 110-meter hurdles in 2016. Allen also played football at Oregon and briefly in the NFL. Now, he is returning to his alma mater to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation of Brophy athletes.

  • Devon Allen graduated from Brophy Preparatory School in 2013.
  • Allen competed in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in 2016.
  • Allen is returning to coach at Brophy Preparatory School in 2026.

The players

Devon Allen

A former track and field and football star at Brophy Preparatory School who went on to compete in the Olympics and briefly in the NFL. He is now returning to his alma mater to coach the school's track and field and football teams.

Brophy Preparatory School

A private Catholic high school in Phoenix, Arizona where Devon Allen attended and starred in track and field and football.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to come back and give back to the community that helped shape me into the person I am today.”

— Devon Allen (azcentral.com)

What’s next

Allen is expected to begin his coaching duties at Brophy Preparatory School in the fall of 2026, leading the track and field and football programs.

The takeaway

Devon Allen's return to Brophy Preparatory School as a coach represents an opportunity for the school's current and future athletes to learn from an Olympian and elite-level competitor, potentially elevating Brophy's athletic programs to new heights.