Randy Staats

Randy Staats, hailing from Six Nations, Ontario, Canada, has established himself as a formidable force in the world of lacrosse. His impressive collegiate career at Onondaga Community College (OCC) is marked by remarkable achievements, including a record-breaking 156 points in 2013, which stands as the school’s single-season record. Over his two seasons with the Lazers, he amassed a staggering 295 points and 165 assists, securing his place as the all-time leader in both categories. Staats’ contributions helped lead OCC to an unparalleled 37-0 record, including two Mid-State Athletic Conference titles, two Region III championships, and two NJCAA national championships.

Staats’ international prowess is equally impressive. He made headlines at the 2014 FIL World Championship, where he played a pivotal role in helping the Iroquois Nationals secure the bronze medal—the first FIL World Championship medal in the nation’s history. In a thrilling bronze-medal game against Australia, Staats showcased his skill by scoring three goals and providing eight assists, cementing his status as a key player on the international stage. His performance at the tournament, where he totaled 13 goals, was instrumental in showcasing the talent of Indigenous athletes in the sport.

His journey in international lacrosse began earlier, as he led the Iroquois Nationals to bronze at the U-19 FIL World Championship in 2012. Notably, he scored three goals during a historic upset against Team USA, marking the first time the Iroquois had defeated the U.S. in field lacrosse at any level. His prowess on the field earned him the Dennis McIntosh Award while playing for the Six Nations Arrows in the Ontario Junior ‘A’ League in 2009, where he recorded an impressive 95 points in the regular season and added another 28 in the postseason.

Staats attended McKinnon Park Secondary School in Caledonia, Ontario, where he laid the groundwork for his successful lacrosse career. With his deep roots in Six Nations and his commitment to the sport, Randy Staats continues to inspire young athletes while representing Indigenous talent in lacrosse. As he moves forward in his career, his legacy as a record-setting player and a champion for the Iroquois Nationals remains a source of pride and inspiration for the lacrosse community.