Justin Elkington is the newest member of the Cowgirl coaching staff, having been named an assistant in July 2009. He was elevated to associate head coach in July 2012.
Since Elkington’s arrival in Stillwater, OSU has compiled a 68-19-9 record (.755) and continued to establish itself as a national power by making three appearances in the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. In two of the last three seasons, the Cowgirls advanced to the Elite Eight of the tourney and finished No. 5 in the final national rankings.
The Cowgirls have also captured three Big 12 Conference championships since Elkington’s arrival, claiming tournament titles in 2009 and 2010 and a regular season crown in 2011.
In 2012, Elkington was named the NSCAA Women’s College Assistant Coach of the Year for the Midwest Region after helping guide OSU to a school-record 22 wins.