Volleyball
Nebraska Beach Volleyball vs. Ottawa Photos | 03/04/2025
Nebraska Volleyball Lands First Commitment of Busboom Kelly Era
Dani Busboom Kelly has landed her first recruit as Nebraska volleyball's head volleyball coach. Kenna Cogill, a 6-foot-4 middle blocker from Gilbert, Arizona, announced her commitment to the Huskers on Instagram Monday. View this post on Instagram A post...
Staff, Player Retention Reflects Culture of Nebraska Volleyball
Nebraska’s administrators moved quickly to ensure a smooth transition from John Cook to Dani Busboom Kelly after the legendary coach made clear his intention to retire. Part of that transition was the retention of three key people: assistant coaches Jaylen Reyes and...
Huskers Face ‘Roller Coaster of Emotions’ After Cook Retirement Announcement
Nebraska volleyball director of operations Lindsay “Wisch” Peterson called the players in to meet at the Devaney Center on Jan. 29 under the pretext of a revenue sharing discussion. When the Huskers arrived, they instead received life-changing news: John Cook was...
Dani Busboom-Kelly Welcome Celebration Photos | 2/6/2025
Husker Nation Welcomes Dani Busboom Kelly Home
“Thank you again, Husker nation. This has been a homecoming fit for a queen.” Those were Dani Busboom Kelly’s final words during her introductory speech at Nebraska’s welcome ceremony for its new head volleyball coach, and they were an apt description of Thursday’s...
John Cook Photos | 2/5/2025
What’s Next for John Cook and Nebraska
John Cook sent shockwaves through the volleyball world and beyond when he announced his retirement last week. The cowboy is riding off into the sunset — just not right now. He may be stepping down as Nebraska’s head volleyball coach, but Cook isn’t planning to retire...
Busboom Kelly ‘Absolute Right Person’ for Nebraska Volleyball
Over the years, whenever John Cook and Dani Busboom Kelly happened to be recruiting in the same place, they made it a habit to get dinner together. A few years ago, during one such meal, Busboom Kelly shared that she had negotiated a no-buyout clause for Nebraska into...
John Cook Delivers Emotional Final Address as Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach
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....
John Cook Retiring, Dani Busboom Kelly to Take over as Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach
Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook announced his retirement on Wednesday after two and a half decades at the helm in Lincoln, and the Huskers have already named his successor in former Husker player and coach Dani Busboom Kelly. “I’ve been here for 25...
Nebraska Volleyball Lands Commitment from Baylor Transfer Allie Sczech
After a mostly quiet offseason, Nebraska volleyball dipped into the transfer portal on Sunday with a commitment from former Baylor opposite hitter Allie Sczech. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allie Sczech (@allie.sczech) The 6-foot-4...
Four Huskers Highlight Omaha Supernovas Roster Heading into Year Two of PVF
The second season of the Pro Volleyball Federation begins this week as the reigning champion Omaha Supernovas host the Atlanta Vibe on Friday. Fans who show up at CHI Health Center Omaha on Friday night may see some familiar faces on the court as four former Huskers...
Busboom Kelly, Schumacher-Cawley Set to Make History Sunday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In each of the first 43 years of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship, a male head coach has lifted the trophy at the end of the tournament. That streak will end on Sunday when Louisville’s Dani Busboom Kelly and Penn State’s Katie...
NCAA Semi-Finals Nebraska v Penn St Photos | 12/19/2024
Missed Opportunities Cost Nebraska Volleyball in 3-2 Semifinal Loss to Penn State
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three points away. That’s how close Nebraska volleyball was to a return to the national championship. Leading 22-16, three more plays were all the Huskers needed, but they couldn’t find a way to make them. Instead, it was the Nittany Lions who shined...
Lexi Rodriguez Forges Lasting Legacy With Nebraska Volleyball
The libero position came to NCAA Division I volleyball in 2002. At the time, John Cook — then in his third season at the helm of Nebraska volleyball — didn’t see much value in the position. Twenty-two years later, a libero is the face of Nebraska, the biggest brand in...
NCAA Volleyball Final Four Notebook: Nebraska Natives, Transfer Portal and Assistant Coaches
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While the on-court matchup between Nebraska and Penn State Thursday night is the primary focus for most Husker fans, there are plenty of other storylines and topics surrounding the NCAA National Semifinals at the KFC YUM! Center. Cornhusker State...
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