About Us

Who We Are

Turtle Island Lacrosse stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. We're guided by deep respect for lacrosse's Indigenous foundations and a commitment to supporting everyone who plays the game.

Our approach is simple: honor the past, serve the present, and build toward a future where the game continues to thrive.

Meet the Team

Randy Staats

Randy Staats

Co-Founder • Co-Head Coach • Offensive Coach
Turtle Island Elite Lacrosse

Collegiate

Onondaga Community College (2012–2013)

  • NJCAA First Team All-American
  • 2× NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year
  • 2× NJCAA National Champion

Syracuse University (2014–2015)

  • Honorable Mention All-American 2015
  • ACC All-Tournament 2015
  • Preseason Tewaaraton Watchlist
  • B.S. Communication & Rhetorical Studies

Professional & International

Six Nations Jr A. Arrows (2008–2013)

  • Assistant Captain
  • OJLL MVP (2009)
  • Rookie of the Year (2008)

Six Nations Chiefs

  • 5× Mann Cup Champions (2014, 2016, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Assistant Captain

Georgia Swarm

  • Drafted 6th overall in 2015
  • NLL Rookie of the Year 2016
  • All-Rookie Team 2016
  • NLL Champions 2017
  • Multiple NLL All-Star Team Selections

MLL (2016–2020)

  • 2016 & 2019 All-Star
  • 2020 Champions with Boston Cannons

Halifax Thunderbirds

  • Traded from Panther City to Halifax 2022
  • Current Professional Lacrosse Team

Haudenosaunee Nationals

  • U19 Men's Field Lacrosse 2008 & 2012 — Bronze Medalist
  • Men's Field Lacrosse 2014, 2018, 2023 — Bronze Medalist
  • Men's Box Lacrosse 2015, 2019 & 2024 — Silver Medalist (2015 & 2019), Bronze Medalist (2024)
  • All-World Team (2019 & 2024)

Coaching

  • Turtle Island Lacrosse 2021–Present (Field & Box)
  • U9 Six Nations Women's Field Lacrosse
Jerry Staats

Jerry Staats

Co-Head Coach • Defensive Coach
Turtle Island Elite Lacrosse

Collegiate

Onondaga Community College (2017–2018)

  • Team Captain
  • NJCAA First Team All-American

Syracuse University (2018–2022)

  • ACC Academic Honour Roll
  • B.S. in Public Health

Professional & International

Six Nations Jr A. Arrows

  • Team Captain (2017, 2018, 2019)
  • 2× Minto Cup Champion (2015 & 2017)

Six Nations Jr. B Rebels

  • Founders Cup Champions (2014)

U19 Team Haudenosaunee Men's Field Lacrosse 2016

  • Bronze Medalist

Team Haudenosaunee Men's Field Lacrosse 2018 & 2023

  • Bronze Medalist

Halifax Thunderbirds

  • Drafted 26th overall in 2023

Georgia Swarm

  • Traded to the Georgia Swarm

San Diego Seals

Coaching

  • Turtle Island Lacrosse 2021–Present (Field & Box)
  • Team Ontario Field Lacrosse (2025–Present) — Silver Medalist, U17 Men's Canadian Field Championships (2025)
  • U11 Six Nations Box Lacrosse (2025) — Assistant Coach
  • U11 Six Nations Field Lacrosse (2025) — Head Coach