Cook’s 32 years as a college head coach also include seven at Wisconsin. Since taking over the Nebraska program in 2000, Cook guided the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA Semifinals appearances, nine Big 12 titles and five Big Ten titles.

Press release courtesy of Nebraska State Media.Four-time national champion Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach John Cook, who has won more matches than any Divisio

During Cook's tenure, Nebraska had five Olympians, three AVCA Division I National Players of the Year, 72 AVCA All-Americans, and 10 conference players of the year.

After the announcement Nebraska leaders shared their good wishes to him as they mourned the loss for the volleyball program.

The Nebraska volleyball community is taking in the news of Coach John Cook's retirement, reflecting on his influential legacy and the inspiration he provided to young athletes.