We all knew this was going to happen eventually. After all, John Cook is 68. But, still, the news Wednesday registered as a shock, writes Amie Just.

Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook stands on the court at Memorial Stadium wearing a white polo and black pants. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook has had quite ...

John Cook is ready to ride off into the sunset. After more than two decades of leading Nebraska volleyball, the legendary coach has announced his retirement. "I’ve been here for 25 years.

Nebraska women’s volleyball coach John Cook has announced his retirement and Louisville coach Dani Busboom Kelly, who played for the Cornhuskers, is his successor.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - AUGUST 30: Head coach John Cook of the Nebraska Cornhuskers addresses the crowd during Nebraska Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

"It's more than the sellouts and the match at Memorial Stadium," on Nebraska high school coach said after John Cook announced his retirement as Husker volleyball's coach.

As he connected more with players and made them better players and people, John Cook won a lot more than four national titles. He saved his greatest work for last.

After 25 years at the helm of Nebraska volleyball, head coach John Cook announced today he is retiring.

Nebraska women's volleyball coach John Cook retired Wednesday, and the school hired former player Dani Busboom Kelly to replace him.

Nebraska head coach John Cook, wearing his National Championship ring, calls out a play to his team in the third set at Memorial Stadium in 2023 in Lincoln.

Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook speaks at a press conference about playing the University of Nebraska at Omaha in an outdoor volleyball game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.