Bio

AS A JUNIOR...Mottola played in 14 matches...led the Saints in hitting with a .389 percentage...notched 20 kills in 36 swings...recorded 24 digs, 5 service aces and 3 blocks...helped the Saints set their second consecutive program-record for wins in a season, as Emmanuel went 28-9 and advanced to the NECVA Tournament for the third-straight year.

AS A SOPHOMORE...Mottola played in 20 matches for the Saints...tallied 62 kills, hitting .221 for the season...totaled 39 digs, 18 service aces and 9 total blocks... helped the Saints to a program-best 27 wins, including making a trip to the GNAC Finals and to the NECVA Tournament.

AS A FRESHMAN...Mottola played in 23 matches for the Saints...totaled 36 kills, 33 digs and 21 service aces... helped Emmanuel to a 19-13 overall record and a 9-3 GNAC mark, including a trip to the GNAC Finals and to the NECVA Tournament.

BEFORE EMMANUEL...Mottola was a two-sport athlete at Quincy High School (Quincy, Mass.), playing football and volleyball...was a four-year starter and three-time team captain on the varsity volleyball team...named a league all-star three times...played Beantown Volleyball for two years...led his Bay State Games Team to a Scholastic Division Gold Medal.

Major: English Communications

Career Aspirations: to be the mayor of Quincy

Favorite Movie: Lion King 3D

Favorite Book: Chronicles of Hope

Favorite Pre-game Meal: 2 hot dogs, 2 buffalo chicken patties and 3 slices of pizza