Graham Shaw became the head coach of the UIS men's soccer team in 2024.
Shaw came to Springfield from Marquette University where he was the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach.
Prior to his time at Marquette, Shaw served as the assistant men's soccer coach at Maryville University, a GLVC member institution. At Maryville in 2016, Shaw helped the Saints have their highest finish in the GLVC, most wins in program history, and most shutouts in a single season. He also coached a goalkeeper to GLVC Freshman of the Year honors.
The Liverpool native becomes the sixth head coach of UIS men's soccer since the program's inception in 1977.
Shaw has also served as a coach at Mossley Hill F.C., Challenger Sports and Liverpool F.C. Academy. As a player, Shaw had a successful career in Liverpool, England, representing Tranmere Rovers F.C. Academy and Liverpool School Boys.
Shaw holds both English FA level 1 and 2 coaching certificates, as well as a UEFA B License and NSCAA Goalkeeping levels 1, 2 and 3 badges.
Shaw completed his degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University in May 2021.
Coach Shaw leads a new era of UIS Soccer that prioritizes talent development, teamwork and leadership, while encouraging confidence and growth into the UIS Men's Soccer Program.
Shaw Year-by-Year Head Coaching Record
| Year |
School |
Overall |
Conference |
Place |
Postseason |
| 2024-25 |
UIS |
5-8-5 |
5-4-5 |
7th |
GLVC Men’s Championship Tournament |
| 2025-2026 |
UIS |
2-6-2 |
1-5-1 |
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| UIS |
|
7-14-7 |
6-9-6 |
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| Overall |
|
7-14-7 |
6-9-6 |
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