After graduating from Northeastern State University, Steve Shibley began his coaching career in 1972 at Sequoyah Junior High in Broken Arrow.

In 1974, he moved to Sapulpa High School where he coached for 12 years.

He then moved to Sand Springs’ Charles Page High School and coached there until 1989.

Over his career, Shibley coached 32 state placers, six state champions and 10 All-State wrestlers.

He was selected to coach the All-State team in 1983.

After stepping down from coaching, Shibley continued to serve the sport as the athletic director for Sapulpa Public Schools from 1989-2000.