Matt O'Brien is entering his first season as the Head Coach for the Southwestern College Moundbuilders. O'Brien comes from Central Christian College, McPherson, KS, where he led the Tigers to the most wins in 24 years, and in the school's history as a 4-yr institution, While at CCC, O'Brien established himself as a solid recruiter, bringing in 3 KS All-State players for the 2006-2007 season.   For the 08-09 season at CCC, he also managed to snag the nation's leading scorer.  

Coach O'Brien has been familiar with the KCAC for several years.  Prior to Central Christian College, O'Brien was an Assistant Coach at Friends University for seven years, helping to guide the Falcons to their first National tournament birth in school history.  Coach O'Brien coached four years under the late legendary Coach Ron Heller.  Following Heller, he stayed for three years as an Assistant Coach under Coach Dale Faber.  During his stint at Friends, O'Brien had the opportunity to be the Head Coach for a select group of college players in Spain and France, where his team went 3-1 in international play.  As a player, he was a guard for the Falcons for three seasons and was named "Most Inspirational Player" in his final season. 

Coach O'Brien comes from a diverse background growing up in Brooklyn, NY and attending high school in Conway Springs, KS where he received the Most Valuable Player Award in his Junior and Senior Year. Following high school, Coach O'Brien received his undergraduate degree from Friends University in Physical Education and completed his Masters in Management in 2003.  Earlier this year, O'Brien also completed a Servant Leadership online course through University of Idaho.

Coaching basketball runs in the O'Brien family.  Coach O'Brien's uncle, Jim O'Brien, is the former Head Men's Basketball Coach at both Ohio State University and Boston College.  His younger brother James, a former All-Conference guard for the Friends Falcons, is the Head Boys coach for Conway Springs High School.

O'Brien likes to take a family approach to coaching and he includes his own family in the process.  O'Brien's wife, Krys, is also very active with the basketball program.  While at CCC, Krys developed a program that provided sponsor parents for each of the players and is hoping to incorporate that program at Southwestern in the near future.  O'Brien states, "I am very grateful for the mentorship that our Athletic Director Dave Denly provides for me and our basketball program, as well as the dedicated support of President Merriman and his administration.  Their support has enabled me to focus on the development of our athletes both on and off the court.  I want our players to understand that we have a continuing responsibility to create an atmosphere of excitement around Men's Basketball and also a responsibility to be a part of the total picture of Southwestern College with strong academic and athletic performance.  Our coaching staff works hard to ensure that each player reaches their full potential at Southwestern, not only as basketball players, but as young men. 

O'Brien and his wife Krys have one child, Macy who will turn one in November and reside in Winfield. 

Coach O'Brien's coaching philosophy is simple and direct:
1.  DO WHAT IS RIGHT. 
2.  DO THE BEST YOU CAN. 
3.  TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED.

Beginning his ninth year at Southwestern, Hackerott joined the Moundbuilder program from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He spent four years with the Ravens as an assistant and head women's coach. While Hackerott was on staff their team made two national tournament appearances, won two conference championships, one conference tournament championship, and earned top ten national rankings three straight years. Prior to Benedictine College, Hackerott spent three years on the men's basketball staff at Fort Hays State University. During his tenure the Tigers were an astounding 87-9, while posting a perfect 34-0 national championship season in 1996. They earned three trips to the NCAA national tournament, won three conference championships, and two conference tournament championships.

Hackerott has been a major contributor to the success of the men's basketball program over the past eight seasons. He is a tremendous teacher of the game and serves as the lead scout in preparing for opponents. He will again be involved with recruiting, individual player development, and on-floor coaching for the Moundbuilders this season. He is also an assistant athletic director in charge of facilities for fall sports and teaches three classes in the physical education and sport studies program.

Hackerott was raised in Cimarron, Kansas. He earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in physical education from Fort Hays State University. Gregg resides in Winfield with his family Tara and her son's Austin, and Cole.  He enjoys watching sports, playing golf, boating activites and relaxing aroung the house.

Hubele is beginning his second year as the director of basketball operations for the Southwestern men's basketball program. He was a member of the team from 2005-2007 when an injury to his shoulder forced him the the sideline. Hubele is a senior at Southwestern, majoring in sport management.

Hubele is from Lindsborg, Kansas and attended Smoky Valley High School. He lettered in basketball, football, and track during his high school career.  Hubele was an all-league selection as a junior and senior and was an honorable mention all-state selection his senior year in basketball. He also participated in the state track meet two years, competing in the javelin. He placed seventh his junior year. Following his senior year at Smoky Valley, Hubele won the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award.

Hubele is engaged to Melissa Greenberg and resides in Winfield. He enjoys following the St. Louis Cardinals and the University of Kansas Jayhawks. He also likes playing golf, fishing, and spending time with his friends. His parents currently reside in McPherson, Kansas and his sister plays tennis for Southwestern College.