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Gallery: Dani Busboom Kelly's Welcome Home

Huskers introduce Dani Busboom Kelly as Nebraska's new head Volleyball coach.
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More than 1,000 Huskers fans sat in the Devaney center on a Thursday afternoon to welcome Coach Dani Busboom Kelly. She takes the reins of the volleyball program one week after John Cook announced his retirement.

Nebraska Athletics Director introduces new volleyball coach, Dani Busboom Kelly.
Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen introduces new volleyball coach Dani Busboom Kelly. | Amarillo Mullen
Dani Busboom Kelly holds her son Boone before speaking to the crowd.
Dani Busboom Kelly holds her son Boone before speaking to the crowd. | Amarillo Mullen
Kelly reminisced on her time as a player, which included a national championship.
Kelly reminisced on her time as a player, which included a national championship. | Amarillo Mullen
"Nebraska is more than an athletics program, more than a volleyball program, it's a way of life," Kelly said.
"Nebraska is more than an athletics program, more than a volleyball program, it's a way of life," Kelly said. | Amarillo Mullen
Confetti lies on the bleachers of Devaney.
Confetti lies on the bleachers of Devaney. | Amarillo Mullen
Coach Busboom Kelly chats with Jessica Cody (left) after her speech.
Coach Busboom Kelly chats with Jessica Cody (left) after her speech. | Amarillo Mullen
The Husker Volleyball team poses with their new head coach.
The Husker volleyball team poses with the new head coach. | Amarillo Mullen
Dani Busboom Kelly speaks to the media.
Dani Busboom Kelly speaks to the media. | Amarillo Mullen
Left to right, Andi Jackson, Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray and Rebekah Allick talk to the media.
Left to right, Andi Jackson, Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray and Rebekah Allick talk to the media. | Amarillo Mullen
Andi Jackson talked about how although John Cook is no longer the head coach, the culture of Nebraska Volleyball won't change
Andi Jackson talked about how although John Cook is no longer the head coach, the culture of Nebraska Volleyball won't change. | Amarillo Mullen
"She's from here, she played here, she knows what it takes. Unless you played at Nebraska, you don't know. She's a Nebraskan
Bergen Reilly on Dani Busboom Kelly: "She's from here, she played here, she knows what it takes. Unless you played at Nebraska, you don't know. She's a Nebraskan at heart." | Amarillo Mullen
Rebekah Allick gets emotional when talking about how much she wanted to win a national championship with John Cook.
Rebekah Allick gets emotional when talking about how much she wanted to win a national championship with John Cook, but finished with, "This is the 'year of hope' and I think some big things are going to happen." | Amarillo Mullen

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