The Competitor & The Innovator | The Last Ride with John Cook

Former Creighton head volleyball coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth shares her reflections on legendary Nebraska head coach John Cook—his mentorship, innovation, and impact on the growth of volleyball in Nebraska and beyond. From early lunch meetings to unforgettable matches, Booth recounts Cook’s willingness to collaborate, his willingness to evolve as a coach, and his outside-the-box moves like taking volleyball to Memorial Stadium. She highlights how Cook’s self-reflection, humility, and focus on growing the sport—beyond wins and championships—shaped Nebraska Volleyball into a national powerhouse while elevating the entire state’s volleyball culture.