2025 Women's Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 1
Kayla O'Brien
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-7
- Hometown:
- Pauline, S.C.
- Previous School:
- Dorman HS
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty because of the Christian atmosphere and the coaching staff. The facilities here at Liberty are amazing. I also have the opportunity to continue playing volleyball with my sister Carly.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I find a quiet place to pray and listen to music.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
I am inspired by my parents because of all the sacrifices they have made to pour into my dreams. They have taught me to always put God first and chase my dreams.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable was winning back-to-back South Carolina State Championships.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked number 1 because it’s the number that I have been the last 5 years during my club seasons.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father played football at Troy University. My sister Carly is currently playing volleyball with me here at Liberty.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Spaghetti is my favorite meal.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love to play pickleball and read.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a cat named Oreo.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Scott Bloomquist (Race Car Driver)
What is your favorite possession and why?
I have a necklace with my Great Grandmother's handwriting on it.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Party In the USA” by Miley Cyrus
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Turks and Caicos because the water is beautiful and it looks really relaxing.
- Graduated from Dorman High School
- Four-year varsity letter winner
- Helped high school team to back-to-back state championships as a junior and senior
- 2024 AVCA All-American honorable mention
- Four-time AVCA All-Region
- Four-time AVCA Phenom List
- Four-Time Ultra Ankle Watch List
- Three-time Region 2 5A All-Region
- 2024 Dorman Region 2 5A Defensive Player of th Year
- 2024 Go Upstate Girls Volleyball Player of the Year
- 2024 Class 5A All-State Team
- 2024 Prep Volleyball Top 150 as libero
- 2024 South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports All-State Team
- 2023 SC Sports Report All-State Team
- Under Armour All-American Camp Invitation
- Prep Volleyball Juniors' Top 150 list
- Five-time Zaxby's Player of the Match
- Totaled 1,015 career digs and 129 career aces
- Played club volleyball for Stars Carolina, where she was an AAU National Champion and AAU All-American as a junior
- Daughter of Daniel and Natalie O'Brien
- Father, Daniel O'Brien, played football at Troy
- Sister, Carly O'Brien, plays volleyball at Liberty
- Birthday is June 27
- Intends to major in nursing, with the goal of becoming a registered nurse
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty because of the Christian atmosphere and the coaching staff. The facilities here at Liberty are amazing. I also have the opportunity to continue playing volleyball with my sister Carly.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I find a quiet place to pray and listen to music.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
I am inspired by my parents because of all the sacrifices they have made to pour into my dreams. They have taught me to always put God first and chase my dreams.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable was winning back-to-back South Carolina State Championships.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked number 1 because it’s the number that I have been the last 5 years during my club seasons.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father played football at Troy University. My sister Carly is currently playing volleyball with me here at Liberty.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Spaghetti is my favorite meal.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love to play pickleball and read.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a cat named Oreo.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Scott Bloomquist (Race Car Driver)
What is your favorite possession and why?
I have a necklace with my Great Grandmother's handwriting on it.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Party In the USA” by Miley Cyrus
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Turks and Caicos because the water is beautiful and it looks really relaxing.
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