David Stafford has committed to St. Johns University which is a Division I program that plays in the Big East to play midfield/attack. Chris Gervat True Michigan’s Director stated, "David Stafford will fit in great at St. Johns. He comes from a long pedigree of division I athletes and it shows! His size, speed, and strength make him force on the field. Mix in the hard work he puts in off the field and I see nothing but good things coming his way. You can't teach heart and that's what David has."
David said “playing division I lacrosse has always been my dream. From the moment I stepped on St. Johns campus I knew that is where I wanted to play and attend school. I want to study law and being in New York gives me many more opportunities. When I received the call from the coach at St Johns I was so excited. This is my dream come true and I could not have done it without everything that I have learned from True Lacrosse and the coaches. My thanks goes out to all of the great coaches who have helped me to achieve my goal. This would never have happened to me without True Lacrosse backing me up. By playing for True it allowed me to be the first player to ever go division I in lacrosse from my school and my conference. I hope that more players from my area get involved with True, so that they can help them, the way that they have helped me”.
David is a two sport athlete at Mattawan High School. Here is a list of some his awards in the three years there. For lacrosse he was 1st team all-conference, All Region, and team MVP his freshman year thru junior year. All State sophomore year for middie and junior year for attack. David holds the school all time points record 253(as of Junior year) and the single season points record of 102 points in his junior year. Made All-star team at MVP Tournament in 2012 with True Lacrosse 2013 team. In the three years David has played and started Varsity Football as a linebacker all three years. He was 1st team all-conference junior year as well as team Hammer Award from his teammates. He also is a team captain in his senior year.
From all of us at True Lacrosse we wish the best for David Stafford going into his senior year. We have enjoyed our time working with him and valued the time watching his development. We are excited to see him play for St. Johns in the coming years.
