Carriker Chronicles: Jordan Larson on Nebraska Volleyball and Retirement

Adam Carriker’s one‑on‑one interview with Jordan Larson! Adam and Jordan’s time at Nebraska overlapped. Larson talks about her time with Nebraska Volleyball, being a four‑time Olympian, winning the USA’s first‑ever gold medal in volleyball, playing in more than a dozen countries, coaching for the Huskers, co‑owning a pro volleyball team (LOVB Nebraska), growing up in Hooper, Nebraska, her retirement, funny stories, and what’s next.

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Synopsis

In this one-on-one interview, Jordan Larson opens up about her incredible journey in volleyball, her deep connection to Nebraska, and her upcoming retirement. Talking with Adam Carriker, someone who was at Nebraska during the same time, Larson shares stories from her past, lessons she’s learned, and what the future might hold.

Larson starts by talking about April 4, which will be her final home match with Lovb Volleyball. It’s a big moment in her career, and you can tell how much it means to her. From there, she reflects on one of the biggest highlights of her life—winning a gold medal with Team USA. As a four-time Olympian, Larson played a huge role in helping the United States win its first-ever gold medal in women’s volleyball. She explains what that moment felt like and how much hard work went into it.

The interview also goes back to where it all started. Larson grew up in Hooper, Nebraska, and worked her way up from a small-town athlete to a national star. She talks about winning the 2006 national championship with Nebraska and what it was like playing alongside great teammates like Dani Busboom Kelly. Those early experiences helped shape her into the player and leader she became.

Larson also shares her thoughts on the current Nebraska volleyball program and the upcoming 2026 season. When serving as an assistant coach, she explained what it was like to be back with the Huskers in a new role. She talks about head coach John Cook and the many lessons she learned from him over the years. His leadership had a big impact on her both on and off the court.

Another interesting part of the conversation is Larson’s experience playing volleyball around the world. She has competed in over a dozen countries, and she shares some of the unique cultural differences she noticed along the way. These experiences helped her grow not just as an athlete, but as a person.

Larson also talks about her nickname, “The Governor,” and how it came to be. It’s a fun moment in the interview that shows her personality. She also speaks highly of younger players like Harper Murray and the future of the program.

As the interview wraps up, Larson looks ahead to life after volleyball. While retirement is a big change, she seems excited for what the future holds for her. The video ends with a few questions from fans.

Program order

00:00 Intro
00:29 Jordan Larson Interview
01:08 April 4: Jordan’s Final Serve (Last Home Match)
02:20 Winning a Gold Medal
03:28 From Hooper to National Stage
05:08 2006 National Championship
06:18 Dani Busboom Kelly as a Teammate
07:45 Husker Volleyball 2026 Season
08:36 Coaching as a Huskers Assistant
09:29 John Cook as Head Coach
12:20 Lessons from John Cook
13:50 Student-Athlete Harper Murray
15:29 Origin of “The Governor” Nickname
16:37 Cultural Differences Around the World
18:14 Life After Volleyball
19:43 Fan Questions

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