Graham Roxburgh enters his 28th season leading Trinity Western University’s women’s soccer program in 2026. Since his first season in 1999, he has guided the Spartans to five U SPORTS national championships and 10 Canada West titles, establishing TWU as one of Canada’s most successful university women’s soccer programs.
Across TWU’s published season schedules from 1999 through 2025, the Spartans have compiled an overall record of 346-144-70 under Roxburgh, including listed conference, postseason, exhibition and spring matches. Since women’s soccer began Canada West competition in 2001, TWU has recorded a 225-59-46 Canada West regular-season record. His first two seasons, in 1999 and 2000, were played in the British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association, where the Spartans posted a combined 10-6-2 conference record.
Roxburgh has led TWU to national gold in 2004, 2008, 2009, 2012 and 2013, silver in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2023, and bronze in 2017 and 2025. His 10 Canada West championships came in 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2023. The Spartans reached eight consecutive Canada West championship matches from 2011 to 2018.
Individually, Roxburgh has been named Canada West Coach of the Year six times, earning the award in 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2021. He was also recognized as the national Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2021. TWU coaching history | 2021 national awards
In 2025, Roxburgh guided Trinity Western to a 10-3-1 Canada West regular-season record, a conference silver medal and a national bronze medal. The Spartans defeated MacEwan 1-0 in the conference quarterfinals and advanced past Calgary on penalties in the semifinals before falling 2-0 to UBC in the final. At the U SPORTS championship, TWU defeated Toronto 3-1 before losing to Montreal in the semifinals. The Spartans and Laval were awarded shared bronze medals after snow forced the cancellation of their medal match. 2025 schedule | National bronze medal announcement
In 2024, Trinity Western finished 8-4-2 in Canada West play and earned a conference bronze medal. Following a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over MacEwan and a 1-0 semifinal loss to UBC, the Spartans defeated Calgary 3-2 in the bronze medal match. At nationals, TWU lost to Laval on penalties in the quarterfinals, defeated Victoria 3-0 in consolation play and finished sixth after a 1-0 loss to Nipissing. 2024 schedule
Roxburgh led the Spartans to their 10th Canada West championship and a U SPORTS silver medal in 2023. TWU posted a 9-2-3 conference record before advancing past Calgary on penalties in the quarterfinals and defeating Victoria 2-0 in the semifinals. The Spartans captured the conference title with a shootout victory over UBC. At nationals, TWU defeated Queen’s 2-1 in overtime and Laval 3-0 before falling 1-0 to UBC in extra time in the championship match. 2023 schedule
In 2022, Trinity Western finished 9-2-3 in Canada West play and captured conference silver. The Spartans defeated Saskatchewan 3-0 in the quarterfinals and Thompson Rivers 2-1 in overtime in the semifinals before losing 2-1 to UBC in the final. TWU finished sixth at the U SPORTS championship, recording a 2-1 consolation victory over Calgary between losses to Ottawa and UBC. 2022 schedule
In 2021, Roxburgh guided the Spartans through an unbeaten 11-0-1 Canada West regular season and to the program’s ninth conference championship. TWU recorded consecutive 1-0 postseason victories over Victoria, Saskatchewan and UBC to secure the title. At nationals, the Spartans defeated Cape Breton 4-0 and Laval 4-2 in overtime before earning silver following a shootout loss to MacEwan in the final. Roxburgh received both Canada West and U SPORTS Coach of the Year honours. 2021 schedule
Canada West competition was cancelled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spartans continued to compete in exhibition matches, posting a 4-1-1 record against opposition that included UBC, Fraser Valley and the Vancouver Whitecaps’ development program. 2020 schedule
In 2019, Trinity Western topped the Pacific Division with a 12-1-1 Canada West record and earned a conference bronze medal. TWU defeated Fraser Valley 2-1 in the quarterfinals before falling 1-0 to UBC in the semifinals and rebounding with a 4-1 victory over MacEwan. Roxburgh was named Canada West Coach of the Year, while midfielder Jenaya Robertson earned the U SPORTS Player of the Year award after scoring 14 regular-season goals. 2019 schedule | National awards
Roxburgh guided the Spartans to consecutive Canada West championships and a national silver medal in 2018. TWU finished 12-2 in conference play before defeating Fraser Valley, Alberta and Calgary in the playoffs, securing the title with a 1-0 victory over the Dinos. At nationals, the Spartans defeated Laval 1-0 and Cape Breton 2-1 before falling 2-1 to Ottawa in the championship match. 2018 schedule
In 2017, Trinity Western captured its seventh Canada West championship and a U SPORTS bronze medal. Following a 10-3-1 conference season, the Spartans defeated Fraser Valley 1-0, UBC 3-0 and Victoria 2-1 to claim conference gold. TWU opened nationals with a 4-0 victory over Manitoba before losing to Montreal in the semifinals. The Spartans responded with a 3-1 victory over Western to finish on the national podium. 2017 schedule
In 2016, Roxburgh led Trinity Western to an unbeaten 11-0-3 Canada West regular season and earned conference Coach of the Year honours. The Spartans defeated UBC Okanagan 3-0 and Saskatchewan 2-0 in the playoffs before earning silver following a loss to UBC in the final. TWU advanced to the national championship, where its tournament included an extra-time quarterfinal loss to UOIT and a shootout loss to Saskatchewan. 2016 schedule
The Spartans earned Canada West and national silver medals in 2015 after posting a 10-1-3 conference record. TWU defeated MacEwan and Saskatchewan by matching 1-0 scores before falling to UBC in the conference final. At nationals, Trinity Western defeated Cape Breton 2-0 and Laval 2-1 in extra time to reach its fourth consecutive national championship match, where the Spartans again faced UBC and finished with silver. 2015 schedule
In 2014, Roxburgh guided TWU to a 10-1-1 Canada West record, the program’s sixth conference championship and a national silver medal. The Spartans defeated UBC, Saskatchewan and Fraser Valley in the conference playoffs, winning the final 2-1 over the Cascades. National tournament victories over UOIT and Ottawa secured a third consecutive championship appearance before TWU fell to Laval. Roxburgh was named Canada West Coach of the Year, while Jessica King became the program’s first national Player of the Year. 2014 schedule | Season review
Roxburgh led the Spartans to their fifth national championship in 2013, successfully defending their title. TWU finished 8-1-3 in Canada West play and earned conference silver after an overtime loss to Alberta in the final. At nationals, the Spartans recorded three consecutive shutouts, defeating Laurier 3-0, Cape Breton 1-0 and Montreal 1-0 to claim their fourth national title in six seasons. 2013 schedule
In 2012, Trinity Western captured both the Canada West and national championships. The Spartans posted an 11-1 conference record before defeating Manitoba, Regina and Victoria in the playoffs, securing conference gold with a 2-1 victory over the Vikes. TWU then defeated Laurier and Victoria at nationals before overcoming Queen’s on penalties in the championship match to win the program’s fourth national title. 2012 schedule
In 2011, Roxburgh guided Trinity Western to a 12-1-1 Canada West record and the program’s fourth conference championship. TWU defeated Victoria 3-0 in the semifinals before overcoming Alberta on penalties in the final. The Spartans went on to finish sixth at nationals. Roxburgh’s leadership was recognized with both Canada West and national Coach of the Year honours. 2011 schedule
The Spartans finished 9-3-2 in Canada West play in 2010 and returned to the conference Final Four. TWU’s postseason was decided by two shootouts, with the Spartans falling to Fraser Valley in the semifinals and Alberta in the bronze medal match to finish fourth. 2010 schedule
In 2009, Roxburgh led Trinity Western to Canada West gold and a second consecutive national championship. The Spartans finished 11-2-1 in conference play, defeated Alberta in the semifinals and beat UBC 1-0 to secure the conference title. At nationals, TWU defeated UPEI before advancing past Queen’s and Montreal on penalties to claim the program’s third national championship. Roxburgh was named Canada West Coach of the Year. 2009 schedule
Trinity Western won its second national championship in 2008, capturing the title on home soil. After finishing 9-2-3 in Canada West play and earning conference silver, the Spartans delivered three shutouts at nationals. TWU defeated Laurier 3-0 and Victoria 1-0 before beating Brock 1-0 in the championship match. 2008 schedule
In 2007, Roxburgh guided TWU to a 9-3-2 Canada West record and another appearance in the conference Final Four. The Spartans defeated Lethbridge 3-1 in the quarterfinals before their championship pursuit ended with a 2-0 semifinal loss to UBC. 2007 schedule
In 2006, Trinity Western captured its second Canada West championship. The Spartans finished 8-4-2 in conference play before defeating Calgary 2-1, Victoria 2-0 and UBC 1-0 in the playoffs. TWU finished fifth at nationals, responding to an opening loss to York with shutout victories over Cape Breton and McGill. 2006 schedule
The Spartans followed their first national championship with an 8-5-3 Canada West regular-season record in 2005. TWU returned to the conference Final Four, where its postseason included a shootout loss to UBC and a 3-2 loss to Victoria. 2005 schedule
In 2004, Roxburgh guided Trinity Western to the first national championship in the University’s history. The Spartans finished 9-2-3 in Canada West play and won their first conference title, defeating Victoria 1-0 and Calgary 4-0. At nationals, TWU advanced through matches against UPEI and Montreal before defeating host McGill on penalties in the championship final. The team was subsequently recognized as Sport BC Team of the Year and BC Soccer Team of the Year. 2004 schedule | National championship recap
In 2003, Trinity Western finished 6-6-2 in Canada West play. The Spartans recorded season sweeps of Saskatchewan and Regina and closed their schedule with a 1-0 victory over Calgary. Although TWU finished fourth in the conference standings, the Spartans did not advance to the Final Four because host Lethbridge received the final tournament berth. 2003 schedule | TWU historical playoff note
In 2002, Roxburgh led the Spartans to a 6-7-1 Canada West record in the program’s second season of university conference competition. TWU swept its regular-season meetings with Regina, Saskatchewan and Lethbridge, finishing the campaign with a 2-1 victory over Saskatchewan. 2002 schedule
Roxburgh guided Trinity Western into Canada West competition in 2001, leading the Spartans to a 7-3-4 regular-season record and a conference silver medal. TWU defeated Calgary 3-2 in the semifinals before falling 2-1 to Alberta in the championship match. The silver medal was the first Canada West medal earned by a Trinity Western team. 2001 schedule
In 2000, Roxburgh led Trinity Western to a 6-3-1 BCCAA regular-season record and was named the conference’s Coach of the Year. The Spartans’ final season before entering Canada West included victories over Capilano, Fraser Valley and Douglas, laying the groundwork for the program’s transition to university competition. 2000 schedule
Roxburgh’s first season leading the Spartans was in 1999, when TWU finished 4-3-1 in BCCAA regular-season play. The team recorded victories over BCIT, Fraser Valley, Langara and Okanagan before completing its season in the conference playoffs. 1999 schedule
Internationally, Roxburgh has twice served as head coach of Canada’s women’s soccer team at the Summer Universiade. He guided Canada to seventh place in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2009 and fifth place in Shenzhen, China, in 2011.
Roxburgh first joined Trinity Western in 1993 as an assistant coach with the men’s soccer program under Alan Alderson. At the time, he was working with Athletes in Action after graduating from Wheaton College in Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Biblical Studies. He was hired to lead the women’s program in 1998 and coached his first season in the fall of 1999, three years after women’s soccer became a varsity sport at TWU.
Beyond university soccer, Roxburgh’s coaching and player-development work has included serving as general manager and technical director of Fraser Valley Action in the Pacific Coast Soccer League and operating the Spartan Soccer Academy for young female players. He also serves as executive director of TeamUp Canada, working with community partners to use sport to support youth and community development. TeamUp Canada profile
