Eric Thornburg

Head Coach

Boys Varsity Soccer

Coach Eric Thornburg took over as head coach for the fall 2022 season, but has been an assistant at Waynesville since 2008.  He has served in many capacities with the team throughout the years, and is excited to lead the program and mentor young athletes. 

Coach Thornburg played varsity soccer for Abilene High School, and went on to referee soccer for several years while pursuing a degree in Teaching.  He also coached JV Baseball and Volleyball for two years at Clyde C. Miller Career Academy in St. Louis Public before joining Waynesville.

Coach Thornburg is a social studies teacher at Waynesville High School.  He lives in Pulaski County with his wife, Lisa, and their two boys, Elliot and Teagen.