Joe Breschi returned to Chapel Hill after the 2008 season to coach the UNC men’s lacrosse.  As a player, Breschi was one of the best in program history.  He was a two-time All-American and he played on two national teams.

Prior to taking the job as head coach of the UNC men’s lacrosse team, Breschi coached the Ohio State Buckeyes for 11 seasons.

While at Ohio State, Joe Brechi and his wife Julie started their family.  The couple had five children while living in Ohio: Michael; Samantha; Abigail; Lucy; and Emily.

Michael Breschi was tragically killed in 2004 after being struck by an SUV in the parking lot of his preschool.  He was 3-years-old.

Prior to Sunday’s quarterfinal victory over Notre Dame, senior captain Patrick Kelly dedicated the game to the coach’s son.  While speaking to ESPN after the game, Joe Breschi broke down:

 “Patrick Kelly spoke at breakfast this morning and dedicated the game to my son. I’m so proud of them. Proud of all of them.”

The UNC Athletics Department shared Breschi’s remarks from ESPN on YouTube.

NCAA Lacrosse shared the powerful raw video on Twitter.

 The UNC men’s lacrosse team will play in their first Final Four since 1993 on Saturday, May 28.