John Cook steps back into volleyball world with Omaha Supernovas

Nate Johnson,

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Former Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook is back in the volleyball world as the newest Omaha Supernovas co-owner and general manager.

The four-time NCAA champion will report to and collaborate closely with team President Diane Mendenhall.

Cook will help lead all team operations, including player and coaching staff signings, as the Supernovas prepare for the free agency period.

“After more than 30 years of coaching, I knew I wanted the next chapter to be just as impactful and becoming the General Manager of the Omaha Supernovas is exactly that opportunity,” Cook said in a statement. “I’ve spent my career helping grow the game at the college level, and now I have the chance to take that knowledge and apply it in a new way, with the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise. The energy around our sport has never been higher, and the Supernovas are at the forefront of that momentum. There’s no better place than Nebraska, and no better organization than the Supernovas, to help take this sport to the next level.”

The Nebraska legend will help the Supernovas chart new waters with the merger of the Pro Volleyball Federation and Major League Volleyball ahead of the 2026 season.

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