Dave White is known as one of the great high school lacrosse coaches of all time. He ran the program at Salmon River Central School for 33 years. The school is located in Fort Covington, New York – near the Akwesasne Territory. White was presented the Gerald J. Carroll Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award for his efforts.

White left Akwesasne to attend Mount Herman Prep School from 1966-1970 as a student-lacrosse player. His play and academic record lead to a scholarship to the Ivy League Brown University. He excelled in Lacrosse and played in the 1975 North-South Game where he scored the winning goal in overtime in the 25-24 thriller.

He would be chosen as a member of the Can-Am Native team that played in the 1980 Nations Cup – the first world box lacrosse championship.