1 day ago · “John Cook leaves a legacy of excellence that places him alongside a very small group of coaches who can be considered the greatest in college athletics history, regardless of sport,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “John took over one of the nation’s best programs a quarter century ago and elevated it to another level.

1 day ago · Four-time national champion Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook, who has won more matches than any Division I volleyball coach this century, announced his retirement on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

1 day ago · Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach John Cook The decision comes after he signed a five-year contract in May 2024, which was set to run through Jan. 31, 2029, with an annual salary of $825,000.

1 day ago · Over his 32 seasons at the NCAA level, Cook accumulated a career record of 883-176, with his .834 win percentage ranking fifth all-time for a Division I volleyball coach.

1 day ago · LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska women’s volleyball coach John Cook, who won four national championships and more than 700 matches in 25 seasons, announced his retirement Wednesday and Louisville coach Dani Busboom Kelly was named his successor.

1 day ago · Cook also finished with a career record of 883-176, the fifth-best winning percentage (.834) all-time for a Division I volleyball coach. He retires from Nebraska with a 722-103 as a Husker, the best winning percentage (.875) for any DI program over the last 25 years.

2 days ago · John Cook and Washington coach Jim McLaughlin are separated by Nebraska Director of Volleyball Operations Lindsay Peterson and NU assistant Erik Sullivan after the Huskers lost in four sets in the ...

1 day ago · John Cook’s coaching evolution — from relationships to rodeo — fuels Nebraska volleyball (Photo: Steven Branscombe / Getty Images) Mitch Sherman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering ...

1 day ago · In addition to winning national titles in 2000, 2006, 2015 and 2017, Cook led the Cornhuskers to 12 NCAA semifinals, nine Big 12 titles and five Big Ten championships.

1 day ago · “John Cook leaves a legacy of excellence that places him alongside a very small group of coaches who can be considered the greatest in college athletics history, regardless of sport,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “John took over one of the nation’s best programs a quarter century ago and elevated it to another level.