Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook's contract extension includes unique, horse-driven incentive

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John Cook has been a staple in the women's college volleyball world for more than two decades. 

He recently landed a contract extension that ties him to the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the foreseeable future. The deal includes a considerable salary bump, but it also comes with a unique incentive. Some of the funds in the contract will be dedicated to Cook's goal of purchasing a horse.

While Cook can earn more based on the volleyball team's achievements, there is also a $70,000 retention bonus that will help him buy a horse.

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Head coach John Cook of the Nebraska Cornhuskers enters the court prior to the Division I Womens Volleyball Championship against the Texas Longhorns at Amalie Arena on Dec. 17, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

"When (athletic director) Troy (Dannen) and I talked about my contract, I proposed that instead of an annual escalating salary that some coaches do, it would mean a great deal to me if the Nebraska athletic department would consider supporting me in purchasing a horse out in central Nebraska that I've had my eye on," Cook said in a statement.

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Cook also said the horse, known as No. 415, was born and bred at the Pitzer Ranch in Ericson, Nebraska, and is a "once-in-a-lifetime performance horse."

Head coach John Cook of the Nebraska Cornhuskers huddles with the team prior to the Division I Women's Volleyball Championship against the Texas Longhorns on Dec. 17, 2023, in Tampa. (Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Cook said