TULSA, OK – Edison High School has named Kip Shaw as its new head football coach, bringing a fresh leadership approach to the program. Shaw, who previously spent 12 years at Central High School, including eight seasons as head coach, looks to establish a foundation of trust, discipline, and accountability as he takes over the Eagles.

Shaw said his decision to leave Central was not easy, but he saw an opportunity for growth at Edison and felt the timing was right. He emphasized that his move was not about rebuilding but rather about reinforcing the foundation of an already established program.

“Sometimes, young men need to hear a different voice,” Shaw said in an interview on Inside Tulsa Athletics. “Edison presented an exciting opportunity, and from the moment I met with the community and the interview committee, I could feel the energy and excitement about building something special.”

His first priority is connecting with the players and their families, believing that individual relationships will be the key to team success. He plans to meet with every player one-on-one to establish open lines of communication and build trust.

“I want to be able to answer their questions—the ones they may not ask in front of a group,” he said. “Once they trust me, they’ll buy into what we’re building.”

Shaw, who helped turn Central into a competitive program, said trust is at the heart of any successful team. He noted that the buy-in process will require his players to embrace discipline, commitment, and preparation.

“At Central, we became successful because the players trusted me, trusted the coaching staff, and trusted the process,” he said. “It wasn’t just about football; it was about their future. That’s the same energy we’re bringing to Edison.”

Shaw referenced former Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s philosophy, emphasizing that success is not about the final result but the process that leads to it. He believes players must focus on consistent effort, daily practice, and maintaining academic standards.

“Every athlete wants to look at the end product, but we have to get them to focus on what gets them there,” he said. “That means showing up every day, practicing hard, carrying yourself with discipline, and keeping up your grades. If you do that, success will follow.”

As Shaw transitions to Edison, he is balancing responsibilities at both schools but credits his new coaching staff for keeping things running smoothly. With spring football approaching, his primary goal is to ensure that players fully understand the team’s offensive and defensive philosophies and the level of effort required.

By the time the season begins in August, Shaw hopes to have a team that is stronger, faster, and more disciplined.

“I believe in this program, and I believe in these kids,” he said. “We’re going to build something special.”