Hall of Fame
John Espey served as the men’s lacrosse head coach from 1988-2004 and ushered the Seawolves into the Division I era. Espey recorded 116 wins and guided the program to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance as a Division I member in 2002 after winning the America East Championship. While serving as head coach, he represented the university as a member of the NCAA Division I Championship Committee and president of the America East Lacrosse Coaches Association. In addition to his coaching duties, Espey has been an associate professor of physical education at Stony Brook and has served the Athletics Department as Assistant Director of Facilities.