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4 Tom McCaffrey
Tom McCaffrey
  • Birth Date:
    07/12/1989
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Year:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Massapequa, N.Y.
  • High School:
    Plainedge
  • Position:
    MH

Bio

AS A JUNIOR...McCaffrey played and started in 35 matches for the Saints...was second on the team in kills with 211 for the year...hit at a .303 clip, averaging 1.77 kills per set...selected GNAC 2nd Team All-Conference...set new program records for solo blocks in a season (52), assisted blocks in a season (102) and total blocks in a season (154)...tied the program record for assisted blocks in a match (10)...finished the season ranked 3rd nationally in blocks...also recorded 30 digs and 18 service aces...helped lead the Saints to their second consecutive program-record for wins in a season, as Emmanuel went 28-9 on the year and advanced to the NECVA Tournament for the third-straight season.

AS A SOPHOMORE...McCaffrey transferred back to Emmanuel from Nassau Community College...played his first season of collegiate volleyball...saw solid minutes in the Saints' starting line-up, playing in 35 total matches...was named the GNAC Player of the Week on 3/22/10 and was named to the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll the following week on 3/29/10...selected to the GNAC All-Tournament Team...voted GNAC 3rd Team All-Conference...set new program record for hitting percentage in a match (.857 w/ minimum 12 kills)...led Emmanuel in blocks with 99 total blocks, including 21 solo and 78 assisted...was second on the Saints in hitting percentage (.356)...totaled 173 kills (1.66 per set), 12 digs and 8 service aces... 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
...McCaffrey attended Emmanuel during the fall semester, but transferred to Nassau Community College for the spring semester of his sophomore year.

Tom BEFORE EMMANUEL...McCaffrey was a two-sport athlete at Plainedge High School (Massapequa, N.Y.), playing both volleyball and soccer...played 3 years of varsity volleyball and named captain and All-County his senior year.

Major: Management

Career Aspirations: to be a deep sea underwater cave diver

Favorite Movie: Lion King 3D

Favorite Book: Diaries of Jeremy Middleton

Favorite Pre-match Meal: tuna with ranch & Frank's Red Hot Sauce on a toasted bun