Nebraska Volleyball and Dani Busboom Kelly. Oh, wait, it’s John Cook, right? Well, not anymore! After 25 seasons of leading Nebraska volleyball with four NCAA titles, the legendary John Cook announced his retirement on Wednesday. In his statement, Cook, 68, shared, “It’s been a great run. I want to thank my family for their support … I’ve had the opportunity to work with some great coaches and staff over the years, and I’m forever grateful for how hard they worked and for how much they gave to Nebraska volleyball.” His legacy is one for the books, leaving behind a program that’ll always remember him.
Now, as the baton is passed, former Nebraska player and assistant Dani Busboom Kelly is ready to take over the program after eight years of excellence leading Louisville. Interestingly enough, her early contract conditions made the transition to Nebraska a smooth one. A new chapter begins, but the foundation of success remains intact!
Amie Just, a former athlete turned sports columnist for the Lincoln Journal Star, hopped onto X on January 29, right after the news dropped about Dani Busboom Kelly taking the reins at Nebraska Huskers. She spilled the tea, saying, “Dani Busboom Kelly was always the choice for Nebraska volleyball. It was written into her Louisville contract, basically, that she’d be in line — without penalty! — to leave for her “undergraduate alma mater.” Guess it was all part of the plan, huh?
Dani Busboom Kelly was always the choice for Nebraska volleyball.
It was written into her Louisville contract, basically, that she’d be in line — without penalty! — to leave for her “undergraduate alma mater.”
— Amie Just (@Amie_Just) January 29, 2025
Even Creighton volleyball’s head coach, Kirsten Bernthal Booth, had to jump in and share her two cents. She said, “Super impressed with how both Nebraska and Louisville volleyball have handled this seismic change in each program. Coordinated well, which likely means you won’t see many players hit the portal. Great for the programs, and I’d argue even better for the athletes.” Seems like both teams are handling this shake-up like pros!
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