Cook’s 32 years as a college head coach also include seven at Wisconsin. Since taking over the Nebraska program in 2000, Cook guided the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA Semifinals appearances, nine Big 12 titles and five Big Ten titles.

During Cook's tenure, Nebraska had five Olympians, three AVCA Division I National Players of the Year, 72 AVCA All-Americans, and 10 conference players of the year.