Nicole O'Mara

Photo by: Carly Lenhardt

Sun Belt Conference Beach Volleyball Championship,April 27-29 at John Hunt Park, Huntsville Alabama. (Jimmie Mitchell/SBC)

Photo by: Jimmie Mitchell

Photo by: Connor Garrison

Photo by: Connor Garrison

Position:
Beach
Height:
5-5
Class:
Junior
High School:
Milton HS
Hometown:
Prague, Czech Republic

AS A JUNIOR (2024)

Played 36 matches on the year, all as a part of Mercer’s number two pair
Went 15-21, including 15-19 with Jordan Paddock
Set the program’s NCAA individual wins record with career win number 35 at the Bears Beach Bash
Went 7-0 with Jordan Paddock at the Bears Beach Bash, defeating LaGrange, Carson-Newman and Emmanuel twice, as well as Jacksonville State once
Helped defeat Louisiana Monroe in conference play with Paddock, winning in two sets
Earned wins over New Orleans and College of Charleston with Paddock at the North Florida Invite

AS A SOPHOMORE (2023)

Went on a 13-0 run with partner Kate Hardie to set a new school record
Nominated twice during the season for pair of the week with partner Kate Hardie
Recommended for First Team All Conference
Beat #20 Coastal Carolina in 2 straight sets
Took #20 South Carolina to 3 sets
Defeated #25 UAB twice in 3 sets
Went 3-0 at home during the Bears Beach Bash
Defeated conference rival UNCW in 2 straight sets
Defeated University of Southern Miss in straight sets at the Sun Belt conference Tournament
Co-Captain of the team

AS A FRESHMAN (2022)

ASUN Fan-Voted Preseason Player of the Year
Achieved SoCon Academic Honor Roll
Made collegiate debut in the 2s pair against Stetson University
Won against conference rival Jacksonville University in straight sets on the 2s pair
Defeated Tusculum University in straight sets
Took #15 Pepperdine's 2s to a three set match
Beat Carson-Newman University in straight sets
Defeated conference rival University of North Alabama in straight sets on the 3s pair
Clinched the duel against SFA’s 3s with Sydney Benson at the ASUN Conference
Defeated Eastern Kentucky University in straight sets at the ASUN Conference
Co-Captain of the team
Woman's First Coast Jacksonville Beach Champion (May 2022)
Woman’s Grand Rapids Open Champion (Aug 2022)

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB

Lettered four times in volleyball under head coach Marc Jones at Milton HS
Named All-District Honorable Mention as a senior
Played club volleyball for A5 Beach
Played for the Prague Beach Team
Played for the national team at A5 2021 USAV Nationals - 3rd place
1U18 American 2021 AAU Red, White, Rally Champion
U18 2021 AAU Dig it champion
U18 2021 Georgia Sand Classic champion
U18 2021 Hyden Beach AVP Qualifier
3rd place U18 2021 SRVA Beach National Qualifier
2020 East Coast Champion U16
2020 Frozen Feet Champion U16
2019 Beachklub Pankrác Runner-up U18

PERSONAL

Daughter of Michael and Monica O’Mara
Has an older brother, Todd, and three older sisters, Grace, Brittany and Kari
Majoring in international business
Graduated with a 4.2 GPA from Milton HS
Enjoys traveling, learning new languages and reading
Has traveled to countries in North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Europe
Lived in Shanghai, China for three years and Prague, Czech Republic for eight years
Go-to snack is Mott's gummies
Lists her idol as Emily Earwood
Favorite movie is Nightmare Before Christmas

Why Mercer?

“I chose Mercer University for the elite coaching and guidance for this chapter of my life. The campus is beautiful and everyone here makes you feel like you are a part of a family. I am so glad to be a part of this program as it grows and excels expectations.”