Noble Rounds Out Staff for Inaugural Campaign

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Head volleyball coach Sarah Rumely Noble rounded out her coaching staff with the addition of Jessica O’Brien on Wednesday, June 4. O’Brien, a recent graduate of Auburn University, will serve as South Carolina’s director of operations and technical coordinator.

“I am beyond excited to round out my staff with the addition of Jessica,” Noble said. “She is a go-getter and will be in incredible role model for our student-athletes! Her experience with VolleyStation as well as her organization skills makes her the perfect fit!”

In May, O’Brien earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn; she was a double major in Business Analytics and Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Family Business. As a student, she was a supervisor for the university’s recreation sports programs for two years, helping coordinate officials and manage events.

In the athletics department, O’Brien worked with the Auburn volleyball program as a student manager and analytics intern for the 2024 spring semester and fall season. As manager, she supported the director of operations with coordinating meals and travel for the team while also working on the analytics side to break down game video and assist with the construction of scouting reports for the Tigers.

Last summer, O’Brien also worked as an analytics intern for the Normal CornBelters, a collegiate summer baseball team.

“Excited is an understatement! I want to thank Sarah, Chanelle, Connor, and Christian for their support as I begin this journey with South Carolina,” O’Brien said. “Their energy is high, their passion is strong, and I can’t wait to join them in contributing to the team’s success on and off the court!”

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