J.D. Shaw joined the Ferrum football coaching staff in February 2018 as assistant football coach. Shaw was promoted to associate head football coach in March 2021. In this capacity, Shaw will help to manage the administrative paperwork associated with the Panther football program, and provide leadership in the absence of the head coach. Shaw was named Offensive Coordinator in April 2022.
Shaw coordinates video for the Panthers football program and also aids in player leadership development. On the field he coaches Ferrum quarterback corps.
Shaw came to Ferrum from Bridgewater College, where he worked with the football staff as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator six seasons from 2012-17. Prior to that, he served 10 seasons from 2002-11 as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Averett University, and seven years in the same role from 1995-2002 at Waynesburg College.
Since his arrival at Ferrum, the Panthers have had a number of passing records, including touchdowns, receptions and passing yards in a season. Zack Clifford played for the Panthers for two seasons under Shaw, setting single season passing and touchdown records for the Black Hats.
He also served three seasons from 1993-95 as offensive coordinator at Waynesburg Central High School. Shaw earned his bachelor's degree in 1993 and master's degree in 1994, both from West Virginia University. As a student with the Mountaineers, he worked as a football student coach and equipment manager.
