Beyond the Game: John Cook’s Lessons in Leadership and Life

NebraskaLand Bank Podcast

NebraskaLand Bank Podcast
Beyond the Game: John Cook’s Lessons in Leadership and Life
Oct 08, 2025
Ty Lucas, Danielle Remus, David Fudge

After 25 years, four national championships, and a legacy that transformed Nebraska volleyball, former head coach of the University of Nebraska’s Women’s volleyball team, John Cook, joins us for an inspiring conversation on leadership, trust, and growth. He shares what it means to lead with love, build genuine relationships, and embrace change, while reflecting on his transition from coaching to his new role with the Omaha Supernovas. John’s lessons reach far beyond sports, touching on mentorship, teamwork, and how the best leaders continue to evolve.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎙️John’s transition from coaching to broadcasting

🤝 Why relationships are the foundation of great leadership

💬 How he transformed his coaching philosophy over time

💪 Building belief and confidence in others

🌄 What’s next for John Cook: family, travel, and the Supernovas

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