John Cook
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About
Volleyball identity who served as head coach at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He took over the program in 2000. In August 2023, he coached the team to a straight-sets victory in front of a record-setting crowd at Memorial Stadium. He led the team to multiple national championships.
Before Fame
In 1979, he earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of San Diego.
Trivia
He started his professional career as a geography teacher. The role required him to coach basketball, softball, and volleyball. In 2000 and 2005, he was named the AVCA Division National Coach of the Year.
Family Life
He and his wife Wendy have two children named Lauren and Taylor.
Associated With
In June 2023, Jordan Larson began working with him as an assistant coach.
