Senior Spotlight Series - John Carroll - Men's Volleyball
With the sudden end to the 2020 spring seasons due to the CoVID19 epidemic, the Emmanuel College Athletic Department wanted to take a moment to recognize members of the class of 2020 during the final semester of their senior season at Emmanuel College. The Senior Spotlight Series was a chance for our community as Saints to give each of these individuals the notoriety and recognition they all deserve while getting a little behind the scenes glimpse into their lives outside the uniform.
Senior Spotlight Series (SSS)
With the sudden end to the 2020 spring seasons due to the CoVID19 epidemic, the Emmanuel College Athletic Department wanted to take a moment to recognize members of the class of 2020 during the final semester of their senior season at Emmanuel College. The Senior Spotlight Series was a chance for our community as Saints to give each of these individuals the notoriety and recognition they all deserve while getting a little behind the scenes glimpse into their lives outside the uniform.
Participation in this series was optional and we're grateful to have heard from so many wonderful representatives from our senior class. While their careers at Emmanuel may be coming to a close, their lives as Saints are just beginning.
Let's meet today's featured student-athlete!
NAME: John Carroll
HOMETOWN: Massapequa, N.Y.
MAJOR: International Relations
SPORT: Men's Volleyball
SENIOR SUMMARY: Carroll was a four-year member of the men's volleyball program and over his career appeared in 281 sets over 87 matches. He will graduate as one of the most efficient hitters in program history, ranking third all-time at EC with a career .336 hitting percentage. The middle hitter always made his presence felt at the net, collecting 170 total blocks to rank 12th all-time while his 146 block assists rank ninth in program history. Carroll collected 393 career kills to go along with 112 digs, 58 aces and eight assists for the Blue and Gold. He's been named to the Great Northeat Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team each of the past three seasons while also earning the Men's Volleyball Coaches' Appreciation Award the first three years of his Emmanuel career.
SSS Q&A
1) What was your favorite memory related to your volleyball experience?
My favorite memory of Volleyball has been leaving it all out on the court for every game.
2) Favorite pre-game playlist song?
My favorite pregame song is Hot Remix by Travis Scott.
3) Proudest athletic accomplishment/achievement at Emmanuel?
My proudest athletic achievement at Emmanuel has been winning the first round the past three years and hosting every single year
4) What game/opponent did you always look forward to every season?
I always looked forward to playing Lasell, because not only did they always made me play harder, smarter, but every time we played them it was always a good match.
5) Other than your own sport/team, what was your favorite EC athletic program to support and why?
My favorite athletic program to support was the Womens Basketball team. They are such hard workers, and it shows everyday on the court
6) One thing you'll miss the most about being on the volleyball team at EC?
The one thing I will miss the most about being on the Volleyball team will be the guys and the coaching staff who really made my experience so great
7) Tell us something most people probably don't know about you that relates to your sport.
One thing people may not know about me with volleyball is that up until college, it was my second sport. I never thought id be able to play in college
8) Give one shout out/thank you to someone who impacted your EC Athletic experience.
I really want to thank Coach May. Besides being one of the best coaches I have ever had, he has taught me such life lessons outside of volleyball that I will forever cherish and remember.
9) What are your post-grad plans?
I am hoping to work full-time for a non-profit that helps better society through education or local government initiatives. I also would love to attend grad school in the near future.
10) Give some advice or words of wisdom to future Saints.
College Athletics will be one of the greatest things that you will ever be apart of. Work everyday like it is your last, and cherish everything that your sport had to offer.
Thank you, John for your commiment and dedication to Emmanuel College Athletics and the Men's Volleyball program! Check back in every Tuesday and Thursday for more content from the Senior Spotlight Series!
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If you'd like to be featured in the Senior Spotlight Series, please email the Department's Director of Athletic Communications (Dan Campagna) at campagnad@emmanuel.edu