University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Men's Lacrosse

Joe Breschi's coaching philosophy is summed up in three words.... FAMILY • ACADEMICS • LACROSSE Breschi has installed his philosophy at every level of the program and its outreach to alumni, student-athletes, their families, and the Chapel Hill community. Carolina men's lacrosse is achieving at the highest levels on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. The credit for that goes to Breschi, one of the sharpest minds in collegiate coaching circles. Breschi enters his 17th season as the head coach of Carolina's men's lacrosse program in 2024-25. Following the 2016 campaign, the words "big winner" were added to the resume. Breschi always had successful programs at Ohio State and UNC, but on Memorial Day weekend 2016, he took the Tar Heel program to heights it had not achieved since 1991 – the NCAA championship. Breschi, a 1990 Carolina alumnus and former assistant coach for the Tar Heels, became the 12th head lacrosse coach in Carolina history on June 18, 2008. Breschi came to Chapel Hill from Ohio State, where he had served as the head coach for the previous 11 seasons. Young men pursuing college lacrosse careers and college degrees want to play for a man with the character of Breschi. A solid recruiter, excellent tactician, and tremendous communicator, Breschi and his staff know they have put the Tar Heel program on sound footing talent-wise. The Tar Heel players have also achieved at high levels in the classroom being community service leaders. Carolina has advanc

North Carolina men's lacrosse head coach Joe Breschi has announced the addition of defensive coordinator Dave Pietramala to his coaching staff in July 2023. ...

Erik Hernandez joined the University of North Carolina Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning staff in August of 2010. A former UNC intern, Hernandez now s...

North Carolina men’s lacrosse head coach Joe Breschi announced the addition of offensive coordinator Jon Thompson to the Tar Heels’ coaching staff in June 2023. “We are excited to welcome Jon and his family to the Carolina Lacrosse community,” said Breschi. “Jon is smart, innovative, and experienced in building a vision for players to play with relentless confidence within the offense. He’s an outstanding relationship builder with his athletes, who brings passion and energy both on and off the field, and I’m excited to see the positive impact he has on our young men for years to come.” Thompson arrives in Chapel Hill after serving as the offensive coordinator at Air Force the past three seasons. In July of 2022, Thompson was promoted to associate head coach of the Falcons. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work with Coach Breschi and the wonderful student-athletes at North Carolina,” Thompson said. “Coach Breschi and I share a common bond over our passion for positivity, enthusiasm, and infectious energy, and I look forward to the future working with Joe and the tremendous young men at UNC." Under Thompson’s leadership, the Falcon offense increased its scoring average and shooting percentage in each of his three seasons at Air Force. In 2023, the unit broke the program’s single season scoring average, on their way to nationally ranked victories over Denver and Jacksonville. Thompson played an instrumental part in developing the reigning ASUN Player of the Year, Brandon Dodd

Michael Greene joined the University of North Carolina in 2013 and currently serves as a senior associate director within the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes. In his role, he provides academic counseling for the men's golf and men's lacrosse programs in addition to being part of the ASPSA executive team. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he received the 2023 Ernie Williamson Award from the UNC Athletic Department. Prior to his time at UNC, Greene began his career in academic support at Indiana University, where he worked from 2008-13. A native of Stafford, Va., he currently resides in Mebane with his wife, Sarah, and their two daughters, Hannah and Harper. He earned his undergraduate degree from James Madison University in 2005 and completed his master's degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008.

Nathan Miller joined the University of North Carolina athletic training staff in August of 2022. He is the staff athletic trainer for the men’s lacrosse team...

Peter Murphy, a 1997 UNC graduate and former team captain of the North Carolina Men's Lacrosse Team, joined Carolina men's lacrosse staff in the fall of 2022...

Rob Gutheil joined the Carolina men's lacrosse staff as director of player personnel in September 2024 Gutheil, a 1994 graduate of Brown, played for two seas...

Scott Hodgson joined the Carolina men's lacrosse staff as the director of operation in September 2024. Hodgson, a 2004 graduate of Susquehanna University, wa...

Spencer Wirtheim joined the Carolina men's lacrosse coaching staff in the fall of 2025. During his lone season as a player with the Tar Heels in 2025, Wirthe...