The architect of one of college athletics’ most dominant programs is calling it quits.

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The former Husker will return to her alma mater to replace the legendary coach John Cook.

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Dani Busboom Kelly Named New Nebraska Volleyball Coach, Replacing John Cook

Husker volleyball coach John Cook is retiring

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Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach retires after 4 NCAA titles, 883 wins

An emotional John Cook said, "It's time," while discussing his decision to retire as Nebraska's volleyball coach.

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'It's going to keep going': John Cook discusses retirement decision, new Husker volleyball coach

Twenty minutes after announcing John Cook was retiring after 25 years as Nebraska volleyball coach, the program announced Dani Busboom Kelly — a former husker player and assistant under Cook — will be his successor.

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Photo Credit: Jamie Schwaberow | NCAA Photos via Getty Images John Cook has announced his retirement after 25 seasons as Nebraska’s head volleyball coach, closing a decorated career that includes multiple national championships and a lasting impact on the program. The 68-year-old coach reflected on his journey, thanking those who supported him along the way. Here’s what Cook said about his decision, who’s stepping in next, and what it means for …

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John Cook Announce Retirement After 25 Years at Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska volleyball legend John Cook spoke about his decision to retire Thursday morning during a press conference at the Hawks Championship Center. The conference started with tears while Cook expressed his decision to retire didn’t come from a moment, but a feeling. He said he missed a lot of moments with his kids while he was...

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John Cook talks retirement after 25 years as Nebraska volleyball's head coach

She then became Louisville's head coach in 2017. Several notable Nebraska figures reacted to the news on social media, including Sen. Pete Ricketts, … Full story here. 
More Sen. Ricketts News Published by www.klkntv.com The post WATCH: John Cook talks retirement after 25 years as Nebraska volleyball's head coach appeared first on Quorum Call.

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Michael VoepelJan 29, 2025, 07:17 PM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Nebraska women’s volleyball coach John Cook, who won four NCAA titles in 25 seasons with the Cornhuskers, announced his retirement Wednesday. Former Nebraska player and assistant Dani Busboom Kelly will take ov…

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John Cook stepped up to the podium for his final address as Nebraska’s head volleyball coach on Thursday, a little later than scheduled. Before addressing the media, he had to complete a speaking engagement with a group of landscapers at Nebraska’s Innovation Campus. He had scheduled the speech long before announcing his retirement and had forgotten it was on his calendar. Cook gave the speech anyway before heading to the Hawks Championship Cent…

Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach retires after 4 NCAA titles, 883 wins

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