Mike O’Brien was named the first Head Coach of the inaugural women's basketball program at Wells College in November of 2009. Entering the North Eastern Athletic Conference in the 2009-10 season, O'Brien collected the program's first victory on Nov. 23, 2010, a thrilling come from behind victory against the Mustangs of Morrisville State College. Most recently during the 2011-12 women's basketball season, O'Brien coached a team that doubled its victories from the prior season and posted six victories within conference play. 

Prior to his tenure at Wells, O'Brien was an assistant coach at Mohawk Valley Community College, helping to guide the Hawks to 28-3 record while capturing the Mountain Valley Athletic Conference Championship.  After claiming the conference championship, O'Brien served as an assistant coach with the team at the NJCAA Region III final during the 2008-09 season. Prior to MVCC, O'Brien was an assistant at Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., qualifying for postseason play both years during his tenure.

Cumulatively, O'Brien has over ten years experience coaching at the junior high, high school and collegiate levels. He received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport in History and his master's degree from East Carolina University in Exercise and Sport Science.

O'Brien resides in Aurora, N.Y. with his four children, Mackenzie, Emma, Danny and Lauren.