Espey is currently an associate professor of physical education and Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities at Stony Brook University, where he served as the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach from 1987-2004.

Prior to his stint with the Sea Wolves, Espey was at the helm of the Duke men’s lacrosse program from 1976-1981 and also served as a graduate assistant at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill from 1975-1976.

Espey graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill with a Master’s Degree in Teaching.

Throughout his career, Espey has served on the NCAA Division-I Championship Committee (2003-2004), NCAA Division-I Playoff Advisory Committee (2002-2003), and was President of the America East Lacrosse Coaches Association (2003-2003).

Outside of collegiate lacrosse, Espey was an assistant coach for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse from 2004-2011 and has been a Team Liaison for the United States Men’s Lacrosse National Team since 2012.

He currently resides in Commack, NY.