Richard E. Shaw
Encyclopedia
Richard Shaw is an English footballer currently playing for the Syracuse Silver Knights in the MISL
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after coming up through their youth system. At sixteen years of age he left High School and signed a two year YTS contract with Blackpool. During this time Shaw was coached by Neil Bailey
, Billy Ayre
, and Sam Allardyce
. After seven years at Blackpool FC, he went on to play for Fleetwood Town F.C.
and Kendal Town F.C.
, notably playing a big part in Kendal’s survival in the Unibond First Division by scoring crucial goals at the end of his first season.
Shaw, who currently plays as a defender, decided to continue his playing career by attending college in the U.S. in 2001. After attending a scholarship showcase through the Professional Footballers' Association
in England, Shaw went on to play for Bryant and Stratton
, winning the NJCAA Div 1 National Championship in 2001 and receiving the MVP award in 2002. Following this Shaw played for Le Moyne College
where he received All-American honors and the team MVP award for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Shaw remained at Le Moyne for two more seasons as Assistant Coach while completing his degree.
Before signing for the Syracuse Silver Knights in 2011, Shaw previously played for CNY United of the PASL
League and was selected for the 2008 All-Star team which played against the California Cougars
in Stockton, CA.
As well as playing soccer, Shaw is the Director of Education for NY Soccer Central, a youth development program based in Central New York, which he started in 2003. Additionally, Shaw also provides game analysis for Time Warner Cable Sports, commentating on televised College soccer.
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Career
Shaw began his playing career at Blackpool F.C.Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
after coming up through their youth system. At sixteen years of age he left High School and signed a two year YTS contract with Blackpool. During this time Shaw was coached by Neil Bailey
Neil Bailey
Neil Bailey is an English former footballer. He played as a midfielder.He began his career at Newport County in the early 1980s, during the most successful period in the club's history...
, Billy Ayre
Billy Ayre
William "Billy" Ayre was an English footballer who played for three different clubs in a sixteen-year professional career, making over three hundred League appearances in the process. After retiring from the playing side of the game, he became a manager, and took the helm at five different clubs...
, and Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce
Samuel "Sam" Allardyce , nicknamed "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player. In June 2011 he was appointed as manager of West Ham United....
. After seven years at Blackpool FC, he went on to play for Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
and Kendal Town F.C.
Kendal Town F.C.
Kendal Town F.C. is an English football club based in Kendal, Cumbria. The club are currently members of the Premier Division of the Northern Premier League and play at Parkside.-History:...
, notably playing a big part in Kendal’s survival in the Unibond First Division by scoring crucial goals at the end of his first season.
Shaw, who currently plays as a defender, decided to continue his playing career by attending college in the U.S. in 2001. After attending a scholarship showcase through the Professional Footballers' Association
Professional Footballers' Association
The Professional Footballers' Association is the trade union for professional footballers in England and Wales. The world's oldest professional sport trade union, it has 4,000 members....
in England, Shaw went on to play for Bryant and Stratton
Bryant and Stratton
Bryant & Stratton College is a for-profit college with campuses in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin. Founded in 1854, the college offers two-year programs at all campuses and four-year programs at select campuses. This school began as a business institute, but now is an accredited...
, winning the NJCAA Div 1 National Championship in 2001 and receiving the MVP award in 2002. Following this Shaw played for Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College, named after Simon Le Moyne, is a private, Jesuit college enrolling over 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1946, Le Moyne is the first Jesuit college to be founded as a co-educational institution...
where he received All-American honors and the team MVP award for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Shaw remained at Le Moyne for two more seasons as Assistant Coach while completing his degree.
Before signing for the Syracuse Silver Knights in 2011, Shaw previously played for CNY United of the PASL
PASL
PASL may refer to:* Professional Arena Soccer League * Premier Arena Soccer League* Pro-Active South London * Sleetmute Airport , in Sleetmute, Alaska, United States...
League and was selected for the 2008 All-Star team which played against the California Cougars
California Cougars
The California Cougars are an indoor soccer team, founded in 2004. The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League , the first division of arena soccer in North America....
in Stockton, CA.
As well as playing soccer, Shaw is the Director of Education for NY Soccer Central, a youth development program based in Central New York, which he started in 2003. Additionally, Shaw also provides game analysis for Time Warner Cable Sports, commentating on televised College soccer.