- By: Will Proctor,
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Coach Smith is currently in his second year as the Wide Receivers Coach of the LA KISS. Prior to being a coach, Shaw played in the AFL for seven seasons. He was a apart of the Chicago Rush's 2004 ArenaBowl championship, as well as Michigan State's 1997 National Championship.
Name: Russell Shaw
Nickname: Boo
College attended: Cal State Dominguez
Favorite TV Show: Martin
Favorite type of music/genre: Rap, R&B and Gospel
Favorite Food: Chicken wings
Least Favorite Food: Chitlins
Favorite sports team growing up: Raiders/ Lakers
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Steve Atwater hit on Christian Okoye
My greatest moment in sports was: Winning the 1997 national championship and winning the 2004 Arena Bowl
My greatest moment outside of sports was: Birth of my sons
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: Marcus Allen
Before the game, I like to: Relax
Best player I’ve ever played against:Charles Woodson
My favorite hobbies are: Spending time with my family
If I had to give up all my possessions but one, I’d keep: My family
My best non-athletic talent is: Counseling
My advice to youngsters is: Always believe in yourself and put God first
The person(s) who has influenced me the most in life is: My mom
My goal in life is: Help as many young men as possible to be great leaders
Who’s the one person in history you would have liked to meet: Malcolm X
Which part of the AFL experience the most? The pace of the game
What are you looking forward to the most about the upcoming season? In particular what about rejoining the LA KISS excites you the most? Winning a championship