Sid Jamieson facts for kids
Jamieson in 2002
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | Youngstown, New York |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1968–2005 | Bucknell |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 248–240 (Bucknell) N/A (Iroquois Nationals) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 4 Patriot League (2000–2003) | |
| Awards | |
| USILA National Coach of the Year (1996),
USILA Man of the Year (1986, 1996), Spirit of Tewaarton Award (2005), Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Assoc. HOF (2017) Pennsylvania Athletic HOF Bucknell University Athletic HOF |
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Sid Jamieson is a famous American former lacrosse coach. He is a member of the Cayuga people, which is a Native American group. He was the only First Nations head coach in the top level of college lacrosse, called NCAA Division I.
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Early Life and Heritage
Sid Jamieson was born in Youngstown, New York. He went to Lewiston-Porter High School and later graduated from Cortland State college.
His parents grew up on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve in Brantford, Ontario. This means he is part of the Upper Cayuga First Nation. His Native American background greatly influenced his unique coaching style.
Coaching Lacrosse at Bucknell
Jamieson became the very first head coach for the men's college lacrosse team at Bucknell University. He started the program in 1968 and coached for 38 seasons until he retired in 2005.
He led the Bucknell Bison to 24 wins in their first 28 games. This included surprising victories against bigger, more established teams like Penn State and Villanova. What's even more amazing is that his early teams were made up of players who weren't specially recruited.
By the end of his career, Coach Jamieson had 248 wins. This placed him among the top 15 college lacrosse coaches in Division I history. He guided the Bison to seven championships in different conferences. This included winning four Patriot League titles in a row from 2000 to 2003. In 2001, he led the Bison to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship for the first time ever.
Jamieson also coached the North team to a win in the USILA North-South All-Star game in 1988. In 1994, he took his team on a two-week trip to Japan for the International Lacrosse Friendship Games. Many of his players became "All-Americans," which means they were recognized as some of the best players in the country.
Besides coaching lacrosse, Jamieson also spent 25 years as an assistant coach for Bucknell's football team.
Coaching the Iroquois Nationals
In 1983, Sid Jamieson helped create and became the first head coach of the Iroquois National Team. This team is special because it's made up entirely of Native American players. He coached them in the 1984 World Lacrosse Games in Los Angeles. He also took the team to England to play against the English national team.
Later, he served as an executive director for the Iroquois National Lacrosse organization. He even took the team to the World Lacrosse Championships in Australia.
Awards and Recognition
Sid Jamieson has been honored by many organizations for his amazing career. Seven different groups have put him in their Halls of Fame. These include the Pennsylvania Lacrosse Hall of Fame and the National Native American Hall of Fame.
He has received many national awards, such as the "Man of the Year" award for college lacrosse. He won this award twice, which is a rare achievement. He also received the Division I Coach of the Year award and the Spirit of Tewaarton Award.
Protecting the Environment
Even after retiring from coaching, Jamieson stayed active in protecting nature. He helped get the Susquehanna River recognized as a National Historic Water Trail by the National Park Service. He has also served on boards for groups that work to protect land and water.
Personal Life
Sid Jamieson and his wife have been married for 46 years. They have three sons and live in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Key Coaching Achievements
- Led Bucknell to an undefeated 12–0 season in 1995–96, reaching a national ranking of number 9.
- Guided the Bison to a number 13 ranking and their first NCAA Championship appearance in 2001.
- Defeated number 3 ranked Navy in his final season (2005), leading Bucknell to a number 17 ranking.
- Won or shared four Patriot League titles with the Bison from 2000 to 2003.
- Ranks 15th all-time in Division I coaching wins.
- Coached the North team to a 13–12 victory in the 1988 North-South game.
