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Allen,Julie_2019

Julie Allen

Eastern Illinois
* Hired as 12th EIU Volleyball Head Coach in January 2018
* Won first collegiate match as a head coach on Aug. 24, 2018 with a 3-0 win over Saint Francis (Pa.)
* Posted a 10-21 record in first season as head coach with 5-11 record in Ohio Valley Conference
* Coached second team All-OVC selection Taylor Smith (2nd in NCAA in triple doubles)
* Team led the OVC in digs per set and ranked 25th in the NCAA 
* Begins second season as head coach at EIU for 2019 season

Before Eastern Illinois
* Volunteer Assistant Coach at Wichita State (2016-17)
* 2017 - Wichita State posted 29-4 record, 20-0 in American Athletic Conference
* 2017 - Wichita State reached 2nd round of NCAA Tournament (No. 23 in AVCA Poll)
* 2016 - Wichita State 24-8 record, 15-3 in Missouri Valley Conference
* 2016 - Wichita State won MVC Tournament to advance to NCAA Tournament
* Helped coach two All-Americans (Jody Larson, 2016 & Abbie Lehman, 2017)
* Helped coach MVC Setter of the Year Emily Hiebert in 2016
* Assistant Coach at UTEP (2010-15)
* Helped UTEP post second winning record in 13 years (2011)
* Helped UTEP post back-to-back winning seasons for first time in 15 years (2012)
* Coached All-American Xitlali Herrera (2013) - finished 4th in program kills (1,182)
* Assistant Coach at Arkansas State (2008-09)
* Back-to-back 20+ winning seasons at Arkansas State (21-12 & 22-11)
* Coached 2008 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year - Cayla Fielder
* Assistant Coach at Georgetown (2006-07)
* Helped program improve from an 0-25 record to 8 wins and Georgetown Classic Title
* Assistant Coach at Chico State (2004-05)
* Coached Chico State men's club team to 5th at national tournament
* 2005 Graduate of NCAA Women's Coaches Academy
* Participated in NCAA Women Coaches Academy Dimension 2 in 2007

Personal
* Four-year volleyball setter at University of Portland (1998-01)
* Ranks 5th on Portland All-Time Career Assists List
* Bachelor’s Degree from University of Portland in 2002
* Native of Chico, California
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