Neil Hilton & James Roberson Named Co-Head Coaches
OKC 1889 FC is happy to announce the appointment of Neil Hilton and James Roberson as co-head coaches for the upcoming 2025 Summer Season. Hilton (Head Coach of Oklahoma Christian) and Roberson (Associate Head Coach at Mid America Christian) have extensive, record-setting histories playing and coaching in Oklahoma City at all levels. They look forward to joining forces again after leading Mid-America Christian to the program's most successful years while on the coaching staff together. Join us in welcoming James and Neil to OKC 1889 FC!
Neil Hilton
“Really excited to work with James again and with a talented set of players this summer as we prepare them for great seasons this fall at their individual colleges. Coaching in the summer has always been an interest of mine, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Career Highlights
Current Head Coach of Oklahoma Christian
Mid-America Christian Head Coach (SAC Champions & First Undefeated Season in Program History)
Yukon HS Head Coach (2022 6A Coach of the Year)
4-Year Starter and All-Sac First Team in 2011 as a player at Oklahoma Christian
James Roberson
“Can’t wait to get started with the team, and the draw to work with Neil again was something that excited me about this opportunity. Creating a professional environment for the players to enjoy their summer is something I am looking forward to doing and hopefully being able to contribute to the continued success the team has had over the past few years.”
Career Highlights
Mid America Christian University (1 Season as Associate Head Coach & 6 Seasons on Coaching Staff)
In Roberson's first season, the MACU men's soccer team set the program record for wins in a season, closing out with a 20-3-1 (.854) overall record and went 7-1-1 (.833) against SAC competition.
Graduate Assistant Coach at Southwestern Christian from 2017-2018
2016 NCCAA Division I National Championship as a Player with Southwestern Christian
