Robert Shoup

California Football University Football Coach

Born February 24, 1932 in Lincoln, Nebraska

Won 14 athletic letters at Muir High School, Pasadena, California, in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, and swimming

Associate Arts Degree from John Muir Junior College, Pasadena, California. Elected Student Body President 1952.

Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from University of California, Santa Barbara. Led football team in total offense and to the 1955 CCAA Championship. Played every position but catcher for UCSB baseball team and led team in batting

Earned Master’s Degree in Physical Education from University of Southern California 1960

COACHING CAREER

Twice named Coach of the Year at North Hill High School, Torrance, California. Won total of six league championships in football, baseball, and tennis

Under his guidance, California Lutheran University football teams have won 13 NAIA District 3 Championships in 17 years

The Kingsmen have appeared in playoffs five times, winning the NAIA National Championship in 1971

His football teams were listed in the Top Ten winningest football teams over the past 50 years with a 182-81-6 record

Has coached 32 NAIA Division Il Football All-Americans

Fifteen of his collegiate stars have entered professional football

AWARDS

Who’s Who in America 1971

NAIA Coach of the Year 1971

Western Airlines Sportsman of the Year 1972

Lutheran Coach of the Year 1972

Award of Merit from National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 1970

American Football Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year 1975

Named to President’s Sports Committee 1968

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Instrumental in bringing Dallas Cowboys to CLU to train

United Way Chairman

YMCA Development Chairman

Chamber of Commerce Director

Church President