After attending McKinnon Park Secondary School,[1] Randy Staats began his collegiate lacrosse career at Onondaga Community College (OCC), where he was a standout player.

[1][2] In the two seasons he played for OCC, the team went undefeated and won the NJCAA national championship both years.

[7][8] Throughout his career, Staats has played for several teams, including the Swarm, Panther City Lacrosse Club, and most recently, the Halifax Thunderbirds[7] In the MLL, Staats was a two-time All-Star (2016, 2019) and won the 2020 championship with the Cannons.

[9] He is the brother of fellow professional lacrosse player Austin Staats and cousin of Cody Jamieson.

[6][10][11] Staats is also a prominent figure in promoting the sport, especially among Indigenous communities.