Allan Trimble
Jenks High School
Impact Statement
Oklahoma’s winningest football coach, both on and off the field.
Biography
In his six years at the helm, Trimble has continued Jenks High’s run as a football powerhouse. All six of his teams at Jenks have won Class 5A state titles, and his overall record is 79-4. His teams also were nationally ranked all six years, reaching a high of No. 2 nationally in 2001. After this past season, Trimble was honored as the Russell Athletic Coach of the Year.
It didn’t stop there. In all, Trimble would lead Jenks to 13 State Championships, which is a record for any coach in Oklahoma. He led Trojans to 17 District titles in 22 years.
In addition, Sports Illustrated magazine also recognized Trimble’s distinguished career with a mention in its “Faces in the Crowd” section in 2002.
Trimble retired from the sideline on April 12, 2018. He lost his battle with ALS.
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Community Service
During the early 2000's, Trimble's team has hosted a dinner honoring students participating in the Special Olympics. The students also get rousing applause at the football team's huge preseason pep rally. His players have raised $1,000 for the Special Olympics and $1,650 for an opposing team's cancer-stricken quarterback; they also read regularly to Jenks elementary school students.
