Allen Sinegal enters his first season with the VMI Track and Field program following his hire in July of 2026.
Sinegal comes to the Institute after serving as the Head Boys and Girls Distance and Track and Field Coach for the Mississippi Trackstars non-profit organization based in Jackson, Mississippi since 2017.
Specializing in all events, Sinegal continuously developed, trained and mentored his staff and all youth associated with the program in improving their times and distances for all track and field events. Over 50 members of his youth program went on to compete at the collegiate level during that span.
"After an extensive search, Allen quickly rose to the top of the list,” said Bennett. “His ability to develop athletes across several event areas and talent identification made him a perfect fit for the position. I’m excited to add Allen to the VMI family."
From 2011-17, he served as an Assistant Boys and Girls Track and Field Coach for the same organization, specializing in sprints, jumps, hurdles and distance working to develop the athletes’ character and communication skills on top of their athletic abilities.
Prior to his work with the Mississippi Trackstars, Sinegal worked as a Volunteer Track and Field Coach at his alma mater, Jackson State, from 2011-13 specializing in sprints, jumps and hurdles. He created workout and development plans for practice and competition and coached both indoor and outdoor seasons.
Since 2019, he has served as a USATF official for all track and field events for the SEC and the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Sinegal graduated from Jackson State with a bachelor's degree in 2009 before going on to earn a master’s degree in 2011.
