LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents plans to discuss renaming the arena within the Bob Devaney Sports Center in honor of long-serving volleyball coach John Cook.
As per the schedule for the April 11 gathering, UNL Athletics Director Troy Dannen along with Deputy Athletics Director for Internal Operations and Chief Financial Officer Seth Dorsey plan to present the naming alteration proposal before the committee.
The proposal encompasses a bronze statue located exterior to the arena, enhanced directional signs, as well as modifications for internal nomenclature changes. The projected expense for this initiative totals approximately $400,000.
Cook announced his retirement for the year after leading Nebraska’s head volleyball team for 25 seasons.
He amassed a career record of 883-176, with 722-103 coming during his tenure at Nebraska, guiding the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA semifinal berths, 14 conference titles, and the longest consecutive sellout streak in NCAA women’s sports history.
He has received the title of conference coach of the year eight times and has been honored as the AVCA national coach of the year three times.
During Cook's tenure, Nebraska volleyball transformed into a dominant force nationally—breaking attendance records, nurturing five Olympic athletes, and regularly topping the charts in fan engagement. In 2023, his squad drew an unprecedented audience of 92,003 spectators to Memorial Stadium for "Volleyball Day in Nebraska," marking the biggest turnout for a women’s sports match ever recorded.
The Board of Regents has planned their meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 11.
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