Georgia Military College

Men's Soccer Assistant Coach Allen Luton is in his first year at GMC. Prior to joining the Bulldogs he spent fours years at Middle Georgia State University as Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach and Recruiting Director. Overall, he has more than 14 years of coaching experience, having served as a U.S. Olympic Development Program (ODP) Staff Coach and a Head Coach at Southern Alliance Futbol (SAF), Macon Soccer Club, Central Georgia Soccer Association (CGSA), and Athens United Soccer Association. He was also the Head Coach at Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Ga. (‘13-18), amassing a 97-24-5 record with the program, including winning three region titles. 

As a player, the New York native grew up playing in the Long Island Rough Riders academy system, before later moving to Georgia. In college, was a 4-year starter and captain at Brewton-Parker College, where he led the team to its only Conference Title and National Tournament appearances in BPC Men’s Soccer history. He graduated third all-time in assists and is the school’s record-holder for games played in a career. Following college, Luton then spent five years as a midfielder for the Atlanta Silverbacks, Charleston Battery, and Lafayette Swamp Cats of the USL and A-League.

He has a Master’s Degree in Education from Georgia College & State University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science. He has a United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Coaching License, Goalkeeping Levels I, II License and USSF C License.