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Steven M. Sipple: Cook's evolution helps put Huskers on brink of crown

Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook is guided in part by a saying: "The longer I coach, the less I know."

During the past few seasons, the 16th-year NU head coach has emphasized learning more about himself in his profession. He wanted to address his shortcomings. Don't underestimate Cook's desire to improve, and the lengths he's gone to do it, as a leading reason the fifth-ranked Huskers reached this week's NCAA Final Four.

Excellent leadership involves both art and science. Cook long has had the science part down. You know, the technical side of the sport, the physical training, the tactical elements.