College of Saint Mary

Bio

April Allen is in her seventh year as the head coach of the College of Saint Mary Dance Team. She helped build the program from scratch in 2017.

Years at College of Saint Mary: 6

Alma Mater and year:

Doane University (2017, Graduate); University of Nebraska at Omaha (2012, Undergraduate); Papillion-LaVista High School (2007)

Coaching experience:

2017-Present – College of Saint Mary Head Competitive Dance and Game Day Coach

2012-2017 – Westside High School Head Varsity Dance Coach

Team accomplishments:

GPAC Postseason Competition Qualifier every eligible year

2021 GPAC All-Conference Team Auditionees, Marisa Sunderman & Beth Weatherly

2020 GPAC All-Conference Team Auditionee, Marisa Sunderman

2020 Best Score of Program History, 76.70

2019 GPAC All-Conference Team Honorable Mention, Macy Hollingsed

2018 – Top half of all NAIA Competitive Dance teams

Other coaching accomplishments:

2020 – Solely built entire CSM Game Day Dance Program

2017 – College of Saint Mary Coach of the Year

2017 – Solely built entire CSM Competitive Dance Program

Coach Allen: “I love helping athletes act on their passion of dance as well as enjoying a well-rounded school experience. Competing at the collegiate level is a fantastic opportunity for women and I am proud to be part of an educational system that supports all students and staff.”