Lewis University Athletics

O’Leary spent three seasons as an assistant coach for Lincoln College in Lincoln, Ill. prior to returning to Lewis. The Lynx broke 37 pool and 36 school records during his time at Lincoln. He coached over 100 NJCAA All-Americans and a pair of national champions in the 500 and 1650 freestyle. O’Leary assisted in developing dry land and weight workouts for the Lynx. He also scheduled recruiting visits and generated mailing lists of prospective student athletes. Academically the Lincoln women had a 3.55 cumulative GPA while the men totaled a 3.24 GPA. Each of his student athletes at Lincoln received athletic or academic scholarships after leaving Lincoln

He was a coach for the Lake Forest Swim Club from 2008 to 2010. He trained swimmers and created training regiments.

O'Leary served as Lewis' interim head coach in August and September of 2011.

O’Leary graduated in 2008 with a degree in sports management and a minor in athletic coaching from Lewis. He swam for Lewis from 2005 to 2007. He served as a captain during the 2006-07 campaign. O’Leary holds the school record for the 400 individual medley.