Under Coach Allen the Giants have averaged almost 26 wins per season and he has been named the CVC coach of the year in 1996, 1997, and 2001. One of the most memorable wins for the COS program under Coach Allen came in 2000 when the Giants defeated two-time state champion Sacramento City College in the first round of the playoffs. This marked the first time in playoff history that the number one seed was beaten in the first round. More recently, Coach Allen’s 2006 squad capped that season with a 15 game winning streak that stretched into the top 10 of the Northern California playoffs.

While it would be easy to focus on Coach Allen’s almost 59% winning percentage, the highest since Pete Biden’s 1 year stint in 1947, it is noteworthy to recognize that his philosophy encompasses far more than winning baseball games. He readily acknowledges that his teams honor many of the "old school" baseball traditions such as wearing uniform socks and stirrups up. More than improving their skills on the field, Coach Allen also works with his players to achieve their aspirations beyond COS baseball, whether it be completing their college education, continuing their baseball career at a 4 year institution or even competing as a professional baseball player.

Jody Allen is a graduate of Hoover High School in Fresno where he played football and baseball. His collegiate career and education began at Kings River College in Reedley where he was a shortstop under longtime coach Jack Hacker. In 1984 he was honored as the Male Athlete of the Year. Coach Allen continued his education and playing career at Fresno State. As a junior he was part of the 1985 Conference Champion team, and as a senior his leadership qualities earned him the honor of being named Team Captain.

After earning his Bachelors degree in Physical Education in 1987 Coach Allen returned to Kings River College as an assistant coach under Jack Hacker, where he spent three seasons. In 1990 he earned his Masters degree in Physical Education and also joined the staff at COS as an assistant under Coach Al Branco. After three seasons under Branco, Coach Allen was named head coach for the 1994 season.

Coach Allen’s extensive experience also reaches outside of the United States. In 1985 he represented the United States on a team that traveled to Australia to play in a tournament against several club teams. In 1995 he also traveled outside of the U.S. as the head coach of a 15-16 year old team that participated in and won an international tournament in China. In 1996 Coach Allen was an assistant coach for an 18 year old and under team that won yet another international tournament in Melbourne, Australia.