Shawn Lipman
Place of birth:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Position played:
Flanker ( No7)
Summary of rugby career:
First Started Playing Where:
Sandringham High School, Johannesburg
Clubs represented and Years:
University of Witwatersrand (1983-1985)
Santa Monica Rugby Club (1986-1997)
Territorial/National Representative Teams and years:
Transvaal Under 20 (1984)
South Africa Maccabiah (1985)
Southern California Griffins (1987-1993)
Grizzlies (1988-1993)
United States Maccabiah (1989-2009)
United States Cougars (1990)
Unites States Classic Eagles (1998 and 2009)
Unites States National Team (1998-1991)
No of Caps (if applicable):
Nine
No of International Matches (if applicable):
Twenty-two
Tours: Where, With Whom and Years:
Israel - South African Maccabiah Team (1985)
South Africa - US Grizzlies (1988)
England - US Eagles (1988)
France - US Eagles (1988)
Russia - US Eagles (1988)
Israel - US Maccabiah Team (1989)
Scotland - US Cougars (1990)
England - US Eagles (1990)
Japan - US Eagles (1990)
Rugby World Cup - US Eagles (1991)
Israel - US Maccabiah Team (1993)
Israel - US Maccabiah Team (1997)
Bermuda - US Classic Eagles (1998)
Canada - US Classic Eagles (2008)
Israel - US Maccabiah Team (2009)
Argentina - Malibu Rugby Club (2009)
Awards and Recognition:
Full Colors - Sandringham High School (1982)
Rugby Scholarship - University of Witwatersrand (1983 to 1985)
Most Improved Player - University of Witwatersrand (1983)
University Half Blues - University of Witwatersrand (1984)
Gold Medal - World Maccabiah Games (1985)
Most Valuable Forward - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1988)
Craig Sweeney Award (MVP) - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1989)
Most Valuable Player - World Maccabiah Games (1989)
Bronze Medal - World Maccabiah Games (1989)
Most Valuable Forward - Tuscon International Tournament (1990)
Most Valuable Forward - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1991)
Craig Sweeney Award (MVP) - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1991)
Craig Sweeney Award (MVP) - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1992)
Craig Sweeney Award (MVP) - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1993)
Most Valuable Player - World Maccabiah Games (1993)
Silver Medal - World Maccabiah Games (1993)
Most Valuable Forward - Santa Monica Rugby Club (1995)
Most Valuable Player - World Maccabiah Games (1997)
Gold Medal - World Maccabiah Games (1997)
Hall of Fame Inductee - National Jewish Sports (2004)
Hall of Fame Inductee - Santa Monica Rugby Club (2006)
Bronze Medal - World Maccabiah Games (2009)
Hall of Fame Inductee- Southern Calif. Jewish Sports (2011)
Impact rugby had on your life:
Rugby has defined me, as a person, an athlete and in my business career. The lessons of team work, leadership, courage and loyalty have been instilled in me and carried through to very aspect of my life. The game has given me the confidence to know that everything is possible if you apply yourself and never give up and has resulted in life long friendships. The game has allowed me to travel the world and has provided me with memories that will stay with me forever.
Most inspirational teammate/coach and why:
Gary Puterman is the best rugby player and most inspirational player I have ever played with or against. In my opinion he is pound for pound one of the most talented players to ever play the game. What he lacks in size is surpassed by his courage , tenacity , and remarkable skill and speed. He is living proof that rugby is a sport for all and the underlying attributes to be successful in the game are not size, but courage, dedication and skill. I have considered myself luck to have been able to play with him on so many teams, and travelled the word playing with him. He is a pretty good room mate as well.
What wisdom would you pass on to current players:
Apply yourself to be as good as you can be and don't waste the wonderful opportunity of playing. Time is fleeting and before you know it your competitive career will be over. Get as much out of playing as you can. Go on tours, make life long friends and never believe that you are better than you really are. You cannot hide in rugby and your team mates will know . They know if you have given your all, they know if you are courageous, they know if you are just full of hot air. Be true to yourself and you will have a gift of memories that will stay with you forever, well beyond your playing years.
Marital Status (Spouse/Kids names):
Married to Karen who I met in 1988 at the Sanat Barbara Rugby Tournament. I Have three kids Scott , Jamie and Lindsay.
Favorite quote:
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" Wayne Gretsky
Interests:
Touch Rugby, Squash, Horse Riding, Hiking and Coaching Soccer, Watching movies and my kids playing sports.
Internet links to anything of interest on the web about the player:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Lipman
http://www.jewishsports.org/jewishsports/detail.asp?sp=89
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr9fH81bXbU&feature=related
http://www.sfvbj.com/news/2010/nov/22/around-valleys/
http://sportsfanguy.com/american-football-memorabilia/a-goal-in-mind-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tinaSG0Fz04
http://www.pakiscorner.com/2010/09/new-rugby-movie-coming-soon-play-on.html
http://ctpe.saffastuff.com/2011/01/25/25-ode-to-the-haggis/
http://www.rugbybuzz.com/?p=473
http://shawn-lipman.co.tv/
http://www.theacorn.com/news/2009-02-12/sports/077.html
http://www.gasdetection.com/news2/health_news_digest287.html
http://www.thekjlgroup.com/shawn-lipman#!__shawn-lipman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc6C_Ukv9FQ
http://www.feedonomics.com
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