In the twenty-five years that John Cook was the top man of the Huskers, he took the volleyball program to unforeseen heights. Winning 4 NCAA titles and numerous All-American honors, the former coach established himself as a stalwart of the game.
So, for Dani Busboom Kelly, a towering challenge lies ahead, and she will have to pull up her socks fast. But her achievements aren’t too shabby either. And thankfully, people from the old empire will be nearby to help her along the way.
An X post by Huskers Illustrated’s Lincoln Arneal from February 3 reveals that John Cook’s assistant coaches will retain their posts in Kelly’s kingdom. “Jaylen Reyes and Kelly Hunter signed new contracts that will keep them at Nebraska through Jan. 31, 2026,” reads the post, highlighting that their contracts have been renewed for only one year for now.
Reyes joined Cook’s club in 2018 and has since become a crucial asset to the Huskers thanks to his prolific work with the squad’s liberos and defensive players. Hunter, on the other hand, a former Nebraska volleyball athlete herself, came on board in 2021. “Reyes will make $170,000 while Hunter will get $125,000, which is the same around they were paid the past year,” Arneal’s social media update further shared details of the renewed contract.
Jaylen Reyes and Kelly Hunter signed new contracts that will keep them at Nebraska through Jan. 31, 2026. (One-year deals are common for assistants.)
Reyes will make $170,000 while Hunter will get $125,000, which is the same around they were paid the past year.
— Lincoln Arneal (@Lincoln_VB) February 3, 2025
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