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

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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

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