A little more than 18 months before its first football season is set to kick off, Schreiner announces the appointment of Keith Allen as the Mountaineers's new head football coach.
Allen is the second person to hold the position already. Kenny Treschitta was named head coach in July of 2024. And even that announcement came 20 months after the school announced it was bringing football back, which is an extraordinarily long timeline.
Treschitta was last active on social media as Schreiner's coach in January of 2025.
Allen most recently was head coach at The King's Academy, a high school in West Palm Beach, Florida. he was named the 2018-2019 National High School Federation State of Florida Football Coach of the Year. While there, he was named the 2018-2019 National High School Federation State of Florida Football Coach of the Year. He was also head coach at Southwest Baptist, a Division II school, from 2007 through 2012, compiling a 27-39 mark.
Throughout his 19-year tenure in collegiate coaching, Allen has designed dynamic offenses and led robust special teams. His career includes impactful roles at institutions such as the University of Oklahoma, Northeast Louisiana University, Texas Christian University, Quincy University, San Jose State University, and Southwest Baptist University.
Allen’s philosophy centers on athletic excellence, character development, and academic success. His recruiting strategy focuses on resilience, grit, and determination, aiming to shape student-athletes who excel both on the field and in their studies.
“We are delighted that Coach Allen is bringing his experience and success to Schreiner University’s football program,” said president Charlie McCormick. “He understands our institutional commitments and is ready to help us build a high-quality program centered on excellence in competition, academics, and community engagement.”
Athletic director Bill Raleigh echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Allen’s Texas connections and leadership: “Coach Allen’s experience as a head coach and his deep-rooted ties within the Texas football community make him the perfect fit for our program. His commitment to the student-athlete model is exactly what Schreiner’s program needs to build a competitive team that will make our university and the Kerrville community proud.”
“It is an honor to lead and continue to build from the ground up the Schreiner University football program,” said Allen. “My vision is to create a team that embodies toughness, resilience, and a relentless drive to succeed. We will actively recruit student-athletes who not only bring a competitive edge but also share a passion for personal and academic growth.”