Hislop’s slew of accolades include: Player of the Year Award, First Division Goalkeeper of the Year, Hammer of the Year Award, Division 1 Winner, PFA Special Merit Award Winner and FA Cup Runner-up Medal. He was also part of the 2006 World Cup Team in Germany.

Perhaps his most distinguished honors come from home. Hislop was inducted into the Trinidad and Tobago Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. He also received the Alexander B. Chapman Award in 2007 from the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee for “outstanding contribution to sport and the promotion of Olympic ideals,” and not to mention being awarded with the Chaconia Medal in 2006; the second highest national award for Trinidad and Tobago. He also stands alongside Pele - being the only two non-British members of the Professional Footballer’s Association’s Roll of Honor.

You would expect someone with this level of recognition, frankly to not to be as cool and laid back as Shaka Hislop. Between broadcasting on ESPN’s Press Pass program, these days you’ll find the 6’6 football enthusiast cheering on his newest team- his family. The married father of five has 4 girls and 1 boy. We caught up with Shaka for some one on one in Ocean Splash’s! Coffee Shop…

What is the most high tech gadget that you own?

My iPhone. I absolutely love it! It does everything I want / need it to do and whole lot more. I can keep myself entertained for hours just trying to figure it out.

Favorite place in the world to relax?

Anywhere that I can find a quiet beach, good food and a cold beer. I don't need a whole lot more. My favorite country that I visited would have to be Capri. My wife and I had a truly wonderful time there a couple of years ago. I'd go back there in a heartbeat.

Favorite cartoon character or childhood book?

My favorite super hero was Green Lantern! Don't ask me why. I can't think of any books from my childhood- is that bad? I did get into the series about a group of teenaged detectives. For the life of me I can't recall their names either - let's just move on… (smiles)

Best place to eat for $20 US dollars or less?

Hotte Shoppe! Easy. Goat roti with pumpkin and bodhi, thank you very much.

If you could invite anyone to dinner who would it be and where would you dine?

I'll choose my wife every single time. I'll go anywhere that I can get fresh, well cooked seafood. The best seafood I ever had was in Capri. I'd go back there in a heartbeat, did I say that already? (laughs)

What’s your favorite work out?

I'm not a workout or gym type of guy. I need a ball to chase.

If you had your own sneaker line what would it be called?

It'd be called "You can Get Fit Standing Right Here"

Favorite book of all time?

The Color Purple

Favorite clothing designer?

I'm no longer into labels at all. It used to be Gucci when I was though.

The name of your first crush?

I've never revealed it. I'm not saying anymore than that!

If you had to choose one person in the world to be in an interrogation room with, who would it be?

My dad, he's a lawyer. And he won't tell anyone if I sing like a bird!!

What have you done to go green?

Little things…We recycle at home, we use paper not plastic for our shopping bags, we use those energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs. I still drive a gas-guzzler though, one step at a time...

3 sexiest things about a woman?

Confidence, eloquence, and the ability to know it and not show it.

Top 4 people you’d thank if giving an Oscar speech?

My family, my friends, lady luck and God for blessing me with those three (I know that adds up to a whole lot more than 4)

Your favorite hotel?

Cap Juluca, Anguilla. For me hotels are no more than 4 walls, but I spent my honeymoon there. It's right on the beach. They have a wonderful restaurant and the beers are cold.

Would you be on Dancing with the Stars?

I don't dance. Ever.

If your life had a theme song, what would it be?

"I get knocked down" by Chumbawumba

3 words to describe your perfect day?

Warm, Lazy, Laughter-filled

Are you on Twitter? What are you usually doing at 11am on a Saturday?

I don't do any of those social-networking thingies. At 11am on a Saturday I'm usually watching football, or commentating on a football game.

Do you have an on-camera alter ego name for yourself?

No! Hahahaha!!!

Favorite wild animal?

Any wild cat. I'm fascinated by cats in general.

3 things that you often dream about at night.

Flying. Nothing else worth remembering or mentioning

If you could live with 1 family-The Cosby’s or The Obama’s, which one would you choose to live with?

Wow, that's a toughie. On one hand I'd like to say the Cosby's as there will simply be no privacy with the Obamas, and I value my privacy highly. On the other hand, the Obamas, as I am fascinated, and find it truly refreshing, how human people of importance or greatness are away from the bright lights.

Top 3 survival tactics if lost in the woods

1. Run like Forrest Gump!
2. Scream like a big girl!
3. Don't look back!

If you could cut back on one luxury item if it meant boosting the economy what would that item be?

I have 5 kids. Luxury for me is having a long hot shower without someone screaming "DADDY!" And I'm sorry I'm not cutting back on that.

You have only 7 minutes in a grocery store. Which items would you grab?

A loaf of bread, a container of milk and a stick of butter (smiles)