Chris Shaw
Owner/National Kicking & Punting Specialist
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Honors & Recognition
Holds 7 punting records at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
1997/1998 All-Louisiana Punter Award
10 year stint without records broke
Has been part of 2008 Ray Guy Award Winner Matt Fodges Success
Along with Two Time All American Owen Tolson Army He Has helped place over 50 kids in college via scholarship in the last 5 years and another 50 preferred walk on spots. Has had over 100 articles where KICKNATION and/or its athletes have been talked about in the last 3 years.
Pro Experience
Upon graduating from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, where he set several school records for punting, Chris had the opportunity to experience the NFL first hand. He was invited to attend camps with the New York Jets, and the Jacksonville Jaguars, after which he was given, try outs with the Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, and the Dallas Cowboys. Chris enjoyed the chance to experience the inner workings of the NFL, something few people ever achieve, while making lifelong friends in the process. Chris’s love of the game and his talent for kicking and punting has inspired him to mentor others.
Experience
Owner - KICK NATION
With over 17 years of on the field punting and kicking experience, Chris continues to hold 7 individual punting records set from 1997-1998 at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, during which he was also awarded the All-Louisiana Punter Award for his achievements.
As one of the most sought after Kicking and Punting Coaches and Special Teams Consultants in the nation, Chris develops trains, and mentors kickers and punters all over the country while instilling a strong work ethic, and solid foundation along with a winning attitude. He has an exceptional track record of successful and aggressive business development and marketing plans (including strategy, planning, execution and post-analysis). Chris provides extensive kicking and punting training via individual and group lessons, as well as nationally acclaimed kicking camps.
In the 2 years prior to the launching of KICK NATION, Chris was Co-Owner and Director of Business Development of RWKS Kicking in Dallas, TX.
Profile
Chris has a proven record of success in marketing, sales and business development. Specializing in sports marketing, Chris has unparalleled business and athletic credentials. With his many years of experience on the field, he brings both technical knowledge and thorough understanding of football from both the playing and coaching perspectives. The level of insight Chris received during the NFL camps and tryouts, along with his high school and college punting accolades, has afforded Chris and his KICK NATION team the opportunity to train some of the top kickers and punters across the country.
Major: B.A. Advertising/Marketing
Education: Univ. of Louisiana - Lafayette