Skip-  I wanted to thank you for the last two wonderful years of baseball.  You, Jeff and Matt were the most incredible coaches that I have ever seen in action.  No matter what athlete you are talking to, they know that you guys not only require hard work, you play hard, and you make sure that respect is on the top of everyone's list of things to do.  You make the players responsible for their actions, you correct them when needed, and most importantly, you make the boys understand how rewarding this game can be when everyone is on the same wave length.   You show the boys, by example that if you work hard and set goals to accomplish, how rewarding those ethics are in our daily lives.  We have been incredibly blessed to have been a part of the ABC family and will always consider everyone in the abc famiy as a friend.  Thank you for everthing.  I know that Gregg and I are much better off in our lives for being in your company and experience the ABC family love.

I have a little something to say to the bucaroos...
Every single thing skipper tells you about the life of being a college baseball player is 100% true... And I thank skip soo much for prepping me as much as he could.if it was easy every one would do it you just gotta want it and be willing to do anything to get it...i really wanna express my grattitude to skip, jeff, matt and the entire allen baseball staff! you guys helped me more than you can possibly believe!

Conner Pitkin 2012 Baytown Lee HS, Alvin CC

I just want you to know that throughout my baseball career I've never had a coach that cared as much as you had. Thanks for always being there, even when it wasn't for baseball. I know you would for any of your guys just because that's who you are, but it always inspired me and made me better because you believed in me. Heath Padgett

Just wanted to say thank you to you and Jeff for being part of Kyle's signing day. It was good to see you both there. Skip thank you for all that you have done for Kyle thru the years but mostly for this year by getting in touch with Coach Frank Lee at WBC and letting him know about Kyle. It is so nice to be part of the ABC program, where the Coach really does care about each of his ball players and goes to the extreme to get each of his senior players a place to continue to play the game that they love.

Thanks Skip your are truly the epitome of baseball coach and a whole lot more, you groom these young boys to be fine classy men when they leave your program but most of them don't ever leave. Zach and I have made a life long dear friend and we will always be there for you when you call.

"Thanks for being a great mentor for my son, I can never repay you for all the instruction and discipline and confidence you gave him." -CG

Coach,

Thank you for the testimony. I would have to say that your program is easily one of the best in the state and I do not tell everyone that. The level of effort you put into your program is unbelievable. I even grabbed some of your guys from the last showcase and told them that they were lucky to be playing for you.

Thanks again for the testimony and sending me your players.

Hope the best for you and please do not hesitate to tell me about your 2012 guys.


Logan Harrington
Assistant Baseball Coach
Mountain View College

It has been a great 4 seasons with Allen Baseball and we've loved every minute of it! Skip your program is awesome! Cody has learned so much from all you have taught him. I sincerely recommend Allen Baseball to anyone who is serious about baseball! We as parents may not always like the coach's decision but I know without a doubt you ALWAYS have the boys best interest at heart!! It's been a great ride and we are going to miss everyone terribly! Thanks for everything!!

Denise Stewart - Willis, Texas

Coach Skip

First of all I want to congratulate you on your baseball program it looks like you guys had an awesome summer. Congratulations!!

Well now the time has come, even though I can’t believe it’s already here, “my boys” will soon be heading off to college. John Ross will be playing in Dallas at Mountain View, he will be leaving real soon and he is so excited and of course I’m just a basket case because my baby is leaving, but I know that it’s all good. Can you believe a year ago we were nursing him back to health after his accident to get him baseball ready, and now John Ross is going off to college for an education and to play college baseball, John Ross is truly blessed. There are so many people I need to thank that had a big hand in getting John Ross where he is today and you, Coach Skip, are one of them. Even though we didn’t play ball with you this summer, you still made a big impact on John Ross’ life. Skip I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am that you were John Ross’ coach. You contributed a great deal in helping mold and shape John Ross into the fine young man that he is today. You have always seen not what he was, but what he could become. I believe that your hard work and dedication has helped inspired him to become more than he ever dreamed he could. Thank you for pushing him to his limits and beyond. He will become not just a better athlete, but a better person as well. You also gave him the encouragement he needed to believe in himself, and the discipline that resulted in victory over and over. Of course there were a couple of losses but at least they had fun playing the game. I am so glad you took the time from your busy life to be his coach. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being that special coach for all “my boys” Aaron, Andrew, Trevor, Eloy and of course my favorite John Ross. Thanks to you these boys will be going to the next level and continue on the “road of baseball”.

May God bless you and your family always!

Gloria Johnson

When Zach and I first met Skip it was when Zach was a sophomore in high school and Zach played varsity baseball for Conroe High and select baseball for the Houston Wildcats. Skip was in Conroe watching Conroe play, he came up to me and introduced himself and stated he has heard a lot about Zach and would like for Zach to come play for him, I told him I would talk to Zach and we would get back with him. Zach of course said he want to stay with the Wildcat because all of his friends played there; right then and there I realized what a mistake we made. The very next year I contacted Skip and ask if he would be interested in Zach and he said absolutely and what a beginning of a beautiful friendship. After Zach’s 1st year with Skip, Zach won first team all district, 1st team all County. To this day I don’t think there is a better baseball coach in the state of Texas, Skip has a great knack and that’s how to teach the game the way the game is suppose to be played, the kids understand him and he understands the kids and you don’t find that anymore in select baseball. It has turned into a moneymaker for other programs and not what it’s suppose to be getting the player ready for the next level. To this day Zach has been prepared for the next level and excelling at the college level and a lot of the credit I give to Skip Allen. Skip, thank God for you without you this would have been very hard to accomplish and I know Zach loves you very much as so many of you’re players do and I made a great friend. Thank you.



John and Marcy Cordia.