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Born on July 31, 1972 in San Diego, California, United States, David Shaw is an American football player, basketball player and American football coach. As of 2026, David Shaw is 54 years old. Schooling on record includes Rochester Adams High School and Stanford University.
My Take
David Shaw strikes me as the model of a thoughtful coach. A San Diego kid who played at Stanford, then learned the craft as Jim Harbaugh's offensive coordinator before earning the head job, he embodies the slow, earned ascent I respect. The fact that he was an athlete across sports and a Stanford graduate tells me he pairs instinct with genuine intellect. After more than a decade leading the Cardinal, seeing him back in the trenches as a passing specialist for the Lions is what impresses me most. Reaching the top and choosing to roll up your sleeves again is a quiet kind of greatness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Shaw
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・ショウ
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・しょう
- Born
- July 31, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Occupation
- coach / American football player / basketball player / American football coach
2. Background
- High school
- Rochester Adams High School
- University
- Stanford University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Shaw%20(American%20football)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5239683
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Shaw born?
Born July 31, 1972 (age 54).
Where is David Shaw from?
David Shaw is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does David Shaw do?
David Shaw works as coach, American football player, basketball player, American football coach.
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