John Cook to speak at WNCC leadership conference

John Cook

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook will speak at the first annual Western Nebraska Community College Leadership Conference, Friday, March 4, at the Judy Chaloupka Theater.

WNCC's student leadership organization, LEAD, is hosting the conference for all students and community members. The conference will have four, hour-long breakout sessions starting at 1 p.m., focusing on four key attributes of LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Action, Development). The afternoon breakout sessions are free to attend.

After a social hour, Cook will begin his presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for Cook's presentation are $10 for students (K-12 and WNCC students) and $15 for community members. Tickets can be purchased at
app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=134390 or by calling the Box Office at 308.635.6193.

"This is a great opportunity for students and community members to hear an inspiring leadership presentation by one of the greatest volleyball coaches of all time," WNCC Student Success Director Luke Stobel said. "Our LEAD students have done a great job of getting this conference off the ground and we look hearing Coach Cook's presentation. We encourage anyone who is able to attend the afternoon sessions, the evening presentation, or both!"

Cook has led the Huskers to four national championships since he took over the program in 2000, along with 10 Final Four appearances, 12 conference titles, and is now the fifth winningest coach in NCAA history.

For more information about the conference please contact Stobel at stobell2@wncc.edu or 308.635.6132.