Nike Volleyball Camp at Winsor School

Coach May brings a lifetime of volleyball playing and coaching experience to Emmanuel College, along with an undeniable passion for the sport. Taking over the helm of the Saints program before the start of the 2015 season, May came to Emmanuel bringing an abundance of playing and coaching experience. In addition to his GNAC and Division III coaching experience at neighboring Emerson College, May also served as an Assistant Coach for the Division I women's volleyball team at Princeton University in 2013.

May was named the 2023 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men's Volleyball Coach of the Year after guiding the Saints to 19 wins with an underclassmen-heavy roster. In eight playing seasons at Emmanuel, he's coached a total of 18 players to GNAC All-Conference honors and made trips to the GNAC tournament every year at Emmanuel the tournament was sponsored.

During his first year on the job, May coached the Saints to 11 wins and mentored three All-Conference players. He followed it up with a 19-win effort during the 2016 campaign and coached the 2016 GNAC Player of the Year. He enjoyed the program's first 20+ win season in 2019, leading Emmanuel to 21 wins and a trip to the GNAC Semifinals. During the 2019 campaign, his squad collected 2.04 aces per set to rank 10th among NCAA Division III programs while he also coached the nation's leader in total aces (Erik English '19 - 115 aces).

A California native, May did his undergraduate work at Santa Monica College and at California State University, Northridge, earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications Studies in 2011. During the summers, May is the clinic coordinator and head coach of the Slainte Volleyball Club. From 2007-2014, he has run volleyball camps and club programs in San Francisco and now runs volleyball camps in the New England area.

Johnny Carroll completed his second year as a graduate assistant coach within the Regis College volleyball program and just earn his Masters of Education in Student Success.

Carroll helped the Regis women's volleyball team collect 23 victories in 2021, the second-highest win total in program history, as well as a home victory in the GNAC Tournament to advance to the semifinals. The Pride men's volleyball team qualified for the 2022 GNAC Tournament after picking up seven league victories as part of a 12-win campaign.

Carroll spent the past year as the Assistant Coach at Bethany College (W.V.). During his time with the Bison he worked primarily with the front row and helped mentor 5 All-PAC players. Carroll also was the Director of Volleyball Operations at the Highlands Sports Complex in Triadelphia, W.V. In this role, he created the volleyball programming for all clinics and camps and was the lead coordinator for private lessons.

As a four-year starter for the Emmanuel College men’s volleyball team, Carroll graduated with a .393 hitting percentage, third all-time in program history. Carroll also ranks eighth all-time in school history with total block assists (146) and 12th all time in total blocks (170). Carroll graduated Emmanuel with a bachelor's degree in international relations and a minor in Middle-Eastern studies.

Amber Buttaro enters her third year with US Sports Camp Nike Volleyball. During her summers here, Amber has worked as a Healthcare Supervisor and a Lead Coach for the junior high athletes.

Buttaro is an accomplished student-athlete. A recent graduate at Curry College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice and sociology, Buttaro has earned Commonwealth Coast Conference Academic Honors for all her four years at Curry College.

During her time outside of college athletics and academics, Buttaro coaches at United Volleyball Club in Weston for Girls 15 & 16s division.

Kerry Shea enters her second year with US Sports Camp Nike Volleyball. She has worked as a Healthcare Supervisor and a Lead Coach for the High School Student athletes.

Shea, a four-year letter winner at Emmanuel College for women’s volleyball has many accolades that include: GNAC Academic All-Conference Team, Recipient of the Women's Volleyball Academic Award for the highest GPA, and Emmanuel College Athletics Senior Unsung Hero Award.

As a high school player, Shea was a two-year varsity player at Tewksbury Memorial High (Tewksbury, MA) and was named the Merrimack Valley Conference First Team All-Star her senior year. Shea also earned four varsity letters participating in the track & field program.

Now in our 27th year, A Step Ahead Inc. (ASA Hoops) has become a year-round operation offering clinics, classes, camps and AAU. In 2022, over 5500 participants have entered our programs. This up-coming year will be our biggest yet, with over 60 camps scheduled and the expansion of our AAU program ASA Hoops will be one of the biggest basketball operations in New England. Participants, boys and girls, range in age from 7-18 and have come from communities throughout New England and across the globe.