Began: 2008 season
Season: 2022 will be his 15th season at Webber
Overall Record At Webber Entering 2022 Season: 100-117-14 overall record (15 seasons; .463 winning percentage)
Accolades: 2013 Sun Conference Coach of the Year; Five Sun Conference Tournament appearances (2010, 2012, 2013 2020, and 2021)
Cockburn amassed 100 wins over the course of his 15 years as head coach, ending with an overall coaching record of 100-117-14. He led the Warriors to six Sun Conference Tournament appearances (2010, 2012, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022) and was named The Sun Conference Coach of the Year in 2013. Webber reached the conference semifinal in each of the last three seasons. Cockburn broke his single-season record for wins in his final year at the helm with 10.
"Neil did a great job during his time growing the men's soccer program into a very competitive program", said Director of Athletics Brad Niethammer. "His efforts in facility improvement and fundraising have been a major contribution. I am glad that we are able to keep him around to help with both of our soccer programs to help mentor our new head coaches."
Cockburn steps down from his duties as head coach but will remain involved with both the men's and women's programs as he transitions to an assistant coach role for both teams.
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Cockburn at Webber
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| Year |
Season at WIU |
Record |
Conference Finish |
| 2008 |
1st |
4-10-1 |
6th TSC |
| 2009 |
2nd |
9-8* |
*Coach's Record for Wins
6th TSC |
| 2010 |
3rd |
6-10-1 |
TSC Tournament Quarterfinals
T-6th TSC |
| 2011 |
4th |
5-9-1 |
6th TSC |
| 2012 |
5th |
8-7-2 |
TSC Tournament Quarterfinals
5th TSC |
| 2013 |
6th |
9-4-1* |
TSC Coach of the Year
*Tied Coach's Record for Wins
TSC Tournament Quarterfinals
3rd TSC |
| 2014 |
7th |
7-8 |
T-8th TSC |
| 2015 |
8th |
6-7-1 |
T-7th TSC |
| 2016 |
9th |
4-9-1 |
8th TSC |
| 2017 |
10th |
2-10-1 |
10th TSC |
| 2018 |
11th |
4-9-2 |
9th TSC |
| 2019 |
12th |
9-7* |
*Tied Coach's Record for Wins
8th TSC |
| 2020 |
13th |
8-9 |
TSC Tournament Semifinals
4th TSC |
| 2021 |
14th |
9-6-2* |
*Tied Coach's Record for Wins
SUN Tournament Semifinals
T-5th SUN |
| 2022 |
15th |
10-4-1 |
New Record for Wins
SUN Tournament Semifinals
5th SUN |
| Overall |
100-117-14 (.463 winning percentage) |
