by Pat James, GoHeels.com
CHAPEL HILL—At 7:45 a.m. on January 8, just a few hours before its first spring semester practice, the University of North Carolina men's lacrosse team gathered inside its meeting and film room at the Loudermilk Center for Excellence.
The nearly hour-long meeting marked the team's first since winter break had ended. Appearances by four speakers, including head athletic trainer Nina Walker and sports dietitian Rachel Manor, highlighted the agenda. Head coach Joe Breschi also addressed the team.
All the while, stationed in a corner of the room, a whiteboard loomed, the numbers 1-7 already written on it.