LINCOLN — For most of his 25 years as Nebraska volleyball coach, ... “I called out there and said what’s the biggest high school gym — Burwell, Ord, ...

Before retiring, John Cook helped bring Nebraska volleyball’s spring match to the town of 2,000, continuing his legacy of connecting the team with rural areas.

Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook signs a ball after the 2024 Spring Match against Denver in Kearney, Nebraska (May 4, 2024) / Nebraska Athletics.

Dani Busboom Kelly was named the fourth head coach in Nebraska volleyball history on Wednesday, following the retirement of John Cook after 25 seasons. She was officially appointed to the position ...

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen claps for new head volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly (not pictured) during a welcome celebration held on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the Devaney Sports Center. KENNETH ...

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen claps for new head volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly (not pictured) during a welcome celebration held on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the Devaney Sports Center. KENNETH ...