University of California Athletics

Allen Brown returned to Cal after being named a defensive backs coach on January 28, 2025. Brown previously served as a defensive quality control coach for the Golden Bears during the 2022 season.

• In addition to Cal, Brown has coached at Washington State, Florida, Eastern Washington and Cal Poly.

• In his five coaching stops, Brown has mentored nine all-conference defensive backs, two freshman All-America selections, two All-America honorees and an NFL draft pick.

• A native of Tacoma, Wash., Brown graduated from Eastern Washington in 2014.

YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING POSITIONS
Season: Team – Position 

2015-18: Cal Poly – Cornerbacks
2019-21: Eastern Washington – Cornerbacks/ Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
2022: California – Quality Control, Defense
2023: Florida – Quality Control. Defense
2024: Washington State – Cornerbacks
2025: California – Defensive Backs