Jess O'Brien

Head coach Sarah Rumely Noble announced the addition of Jess O’Brien on Wednesday, June 4. O’Brien, a graduate of Auburn University, will serve as South Carolina’s director of operations and technical coordinator.

In May 2025, 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.

In the summer of 2024, O’Brien also worked as an analytics intern for the Normal CornBelters, a collegiate summer baseball team.