WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) welcomed John Cook, the head coach of the National Champion University of Nebraska volleyball team, to the U.S. Capitol as her guest for President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address. Coach Cook will join Senator Fischer for the annual supper in the Capitol before viewing the president’s address in the Senate gallery.  

“Coach Cook and the Husker Volleyball National Champions have taught us all about leadership, excellence, and how to win ‘the Nebraska way.’ I am honored to have him join me for this special and historic occasion,” said Senator Fischer.

This past December, Coach Cook led the Nebraska Cornhuskers Volleyball team to its fifth national championship. The second title in three years. Since 2000, Coach Cook has led the Huskers to four National Championships, five Finals appearances, eight Final Four appearances, 12 Conference Titles, and 16 top-10 final rankings.