Sid Smith (lacrosse) facts for kids
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| Born | July 24, 1986 Six Nations, Ontario |
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| Nationality |  Iroquois |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 225 pounds (102 kg) |
| Shoots | Left |
| Position | Defense |
| NLL draft | 1st overall, 2009 Rochester Knighthawks |
| NLL team | Rochester Knighthawks |
| MLL team | Hamilton Nationals |
| MSL team Former teams |
Six Nations Chiefs Syracuse University (NCAA) |
| Pro career | 2005– |
Sid Smith was born on July 24, 1986, in Six Nations, Ontario. He is a talented Iroquois lacrosse player. He plays defense for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. Sid is known for his strong defensive skills. He has won many championships throughout his career.
Sid Smith's Early Lacrosse Career
Playing for the Six Nations Arrows
Sid Smith started his junior lacrosse career with the Six Nations Arrows. This team plays in the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League. He helped the Arrows win four league championships in a row.
Awards and Achievements in Junior Lacrosse
Sid earned several important awards during his junior years. In both 2006 and 2007, he was named the league's best defender. This award is called the John "Gus" McCauley Memorial Trophy. In 2006, he also won the Jim Bishop Memorial Award. This award is for the most sportsmanlike player in the Minto Cup Tournament. In 2007, Sid won two more awards. He was named the league's Top Graduating Player. He also became the Playoffs Most Valuable Player. That same year, Sid was the captain of the Arrows. He led them to win the Minto Cup national championship. This was the first time the Six Nations team won it since 1992.
College Lacrosse Journey
Starting at Onondaga Community College
Sid Smith began his college lacrosse journey at Onondaga Community College. He played with other talented players from Six Nations. These included Craig Point and Cody Jamieson. In 2006, Sid helped his team, the Lazers, win the NJCAA national championship. They had a perfect season, winning all 18 games. Sid was recognized as a First-Team All-American player that year.
Success at Syracuse University
After Onondaga, Sid played for Syracuse University for two years. This was from 2008 to 2009. During his time there, he helped the Syracuse Orange win back-to-back national championships. He was honored as an Honorable Mention All-American in 2008. In 2009, he was named a Second-Team All-American.
Professional Lacrosse Career
Major League Lacrosse (MLL) Achievements
In 2009, Sid Smith was chosen sixth overall in the MLL Collegiate Draft. He was drafted by the Toronto Nationals. As a rookie, he quickly made an impact. He was part of the Toronto Nationals team that won the MLL Championship in 2009.
National Lacrosse League (NLL) Highlights
On September 9, 2009, Sid Smith was the very first player chosen in the 2009 NLL Entry Draft. He was picked by the Rochester Knighthawks. Sid became a key player for the Knighthawks. He helped them win three NLL Championships in a row. These victories happened in 2012, 2013, and 2014. He was also the team captain for the 2013 and 2014 championship teams.
Canadian Senior "A" Lacrosse
Sid Smith also played in the Canadian Senior "A" league. In 2013, he was a member of the Six Nations Chiefs. That year, his team won the prestigious Mann Cup championship.
