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Kelsey Cook

Kelsey Cook

Outside Hitter

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Meet Kelsey

An outside hitter from Bartlett, Illinois, Kelsey twice earned All-American honors during her collegiate career at Nebraska and Tennessee. She made her U.S. National Team debut in 2014, helping the U.S. win the FIVB World Championship that year. Kelsey is a three-time Olympic medalist and has “collected the set” winning the gold medal at Tokyo 2020, silver at Paris 2024 and bronze in her Olympic debut at Rio 2016. Over a decade of pro club experience, she’s won three Club World Championships, two Champions League titles, five league championships and eight Cup or Supercup titles.

Hometown

Barlett, IL

College

University of Nebraska

Position

Outside Hitter

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Olympic Gold Medalist

Highlights

1:24Athlete Highlight | Piyanut Pannoy, March 22 vs. LOVB Austin

Athlete Highlight | Piyanut Pannoy, March 22 vs. LOVB Austin

Mar 22, 2025

1:30Athlete Highlight | McKenzie Adams, March 22 vs. LOVB Austin

Athlete Highlight | McKenzie Adams, March 22 vs. LOVB Austin

Mar 22, 2025

4:29LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 22, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

8:31Condensed Match | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

5:27Match Recap | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta | March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

5:39LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 15, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

2:46Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, March 15 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, March 15 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Mar 15, 2025

4:41Athlete Highlight | Kelsey Cook, March 15 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Kelsey Cook, March 15 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Mar 15, 2025

7:59Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Salt Lake | March 15, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Salt Lake | March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

15:10Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Salt Lake | March 15, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Salt Lake | March 15, 2025

Mar 15, 2025

2:32LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 14, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 14, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

5:01Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Houston | March 14, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Houston | March 14, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

1:11Tia Jimerson on rebounding with a win Saturday | Atlanta Wins Home Finale

Tia Jimerson on rebounding with a win Saturday | Atlanta Wins Home Finale

Mar 08, 2025

2:29Athlete Highlight | Piyanut Pannoy, March 8 vs. LOVB Austin

Athlete Highlight | Piyanut Pannoy, March 8 vs. LOVB Austin

Mar 08, 2025

6:31LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 8, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

3:57Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, March 7 vs. LOVB Austin

Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, March 7 vs. LOVB Austin

Mar 08, 2025

14:27Condensed Match | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta| March 8, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta| March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

7:16Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta | March 8, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Austin at LOVB Atlanta | March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

12:30Condensed Match | LOVB Houston vs. LOVB Madison | March 8, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Houston vs. LOVB Madison | March 8, 2025

Mar 08, 2025

13:57Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Atlanta | March 7, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Houston at LOVB Atlanta | March 7, 2025

Mar 07, 2025

6:29LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 7, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 7, 2025

Mar 07, 2025

1:22Athlete Highlight | Danielle Cuttino, March 7 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | Danielle Cuttino, March 7 vs. LOVB Houston

Mar 07, 2025

5:44Match Recap | LOVB Houston at LOVB Atlanta | March 7, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Houston at LOVB Atlanta | March 7, 2025

Mar 07, 2025

3:39Athlete Highlight | McKenzie Adams, March 7 vs. LOVB Houston

Athlete Highlight | McKenzie Adams, March 7 vs. LOVB Houston

Mar 07, 2025

14:37Serving Pancakes | Reading Setters and Snapping Streaks

Serving Pancakes | Reading Setters and Snapping Streaks

Mar 03, 2025

3:09LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 1, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | March 1, 2025

Mar 01, 2025

7:01Match Recap | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

14:14Condensed Match | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Madison at LOVB Atlanta | February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

7:02LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 21, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

6:44Athlete Highlight | Danielle Cuttino, February 21 vs LOVB Madison

Athlete Highlight | Danielle Cuttino, February 21 vs LOVB Madison

Feb 21, 2025

4:37Match Recap | LOVB Classic Championship Match: Atlanta vs. Houston | February 16, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Championship Match: Atlanta vs. Houston | February 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

6:45LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 15, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 15, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

1:18Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, February 15 vs LOVB Austin

Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, February 15 vs LOVB Austin

Feb 15, 2025

4:37Match Recap | LOVB Classic Semifinal: Austin vs. Atlanta | February 15, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Classic Semifinal: Austin vs. Atlanta | February 15, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

5:53Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Madison | February 8, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Madison | February 8, 2025

Feb 08, 2025

16:35Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Salt Lake | February 8, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Salt Lake | February 8, 2025

Feb 08, 2025

6:36LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 8, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 8, 2025

Feb 08, 2025

4:35Athlete Highlight | Gia Day, February 8 vs LOVB Madison

Athlete Highlight | Gia Day, February 8 vs LOVB Madison

Feb 08, 2025

4:40LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 7, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 7, 2025

Feb 07, 2025

5:31Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Salt Lake | February 7, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Salt Lake | February 7, 2025

Feb 07, 2025

12:30Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Salt Lake | February 7, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta at LOVB Salt Lake | February 7, 2025

Feb 07, 2025

2:48Athlete Highlight | Gia Day, February 7 at LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Gia Day, February 7 at LOVB Salt Lake

Feb 07, 2025

6:09Athlete Highlight | Tessa Grubbs, February 7 at LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Tessa Grubbs, February 7 at LOVB Salt Lake

Feb 07, 2025

35:16Serving Pancakes | Taking the Lead with Kelsey Cook

Serving Pancakes | Taking the Lead with Kelsey Cook

Feb 03, 2025

2:39Athlete Highlight | LOVB Danielle Cuttino, February 1 vs. LOVB Omaha

Athlete Highlight | LOVB Danielle Cuttino, February 1 vs. LOVB Omaha

Feb 01, 2025

11:40Condensed Match | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Atlanta | February 1, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Atlanta | February 1, 2025

Feb 01, 2025

5:10Match Recap | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Atlanta| February 1, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Omaha at LOVB Atlanta| February 1, 2025

Feb 01, 2025

11:14LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 1, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | February 1, 2025

Feb 01, 2025

4:16Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Atlanta | January 31, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Atlanta | January 31, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

7:36LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | January 31, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | January 31, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

1:19Athlete Highlight | Magda Jehlárová, January 31 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Athlete Highlight | Magda Jehlárová, January 31 vs. LOVB Salt Lake

Jan 31, 2025

10:26Serving Pancakes | Week 3 recap with Khat and Tiffany

Serving Pancakes | Week 3 recap with Khat and Tiffany

Jan 27, 2025

10:38Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Condensed Match | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

5:25Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Atlanta vs. LOVB Madison | January 25, 2025

Jan 25, 2025

2:42Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, January 25 vs. LOVB Madison

Athlete Highlight | Tia Jimerson, January 25 vs. LOVB Madison

Jan 25, 2025

2:24LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | January 15, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Press Conference | January 15, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

3:59LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

Jan 15, 2025

LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

LOVB Atlanta Volleyball Rallies for First Win

Jan 15, 2025

4:35Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Atlanta | January 8, 2025

Match Recap | LOVB Salt Lake at LOVB Atlanta | January 8, 2025

Jan 09, 2025

LOVB Salt Lake Wins Inaugural League One Volleyball Pro Match

LOVB Salt Lake Wins Inaugural League One Volleyball Pro Match

Jan 08, 2025

LOVB at Last: Excitement Abounds as League One Volleyball’s First Serve is Finally Here

LOVB at Last: Excitement Abounds as League One Volleyball’s First Serve is Finally Here

Jan 08, 2025

44:14Serving Pancakes | Madi Bugg and Molly McCage: A Friendship through Volleyball

Serving Pancakes | Madi Bugg and Molly McCage: A Friendship through Volleyball

Dec 27, 2024

3:43Countdown to LOVB First Serve with Katlyn Gao

Countdown to LOVB First Serve with Katlyn Gao

Nov 26, 2024

REVOLVE and League One Volleyball Announce Partnership to Redefine Sports and Fashion for Women

REVOLVE and League One Volleyball Announce Partnership to Redefine Sports and Fashion for Women

Nov 12, 2024

Inaugural Jerseys Designed Specifically for the Women Who will Wear Them

Inaugural Jerseys Designed Specifically for the Women Who will Wear Them

Sep 26, 2024

5:50Undeterred: Kelsey Robinson Cook

Undeterred: Kelsey Robinson Cook

Sep 13, 2024

33:15Serving Pancakes | Transitions with Danielle Cuttino

Serving Pancakes | Transitions with Danielle Cuttino

Aug 29, 2024

Paris: the City of LOVB

Paris: the City of LOVB

Jul 25, 2024

Paris Presents Deepest Women's Volleyball Field at the Biggest Stage

Paris Presents Deepest Women's Volleyball Field at the Biggest Stage

Jul 25, 2024

Nine LOVB Pro Athletes Named to Paris 2024 Olympic Roster

Nine LOVB Pro Athletes Named to Paris 2024 Olympic Roster

Jun 06, 2024

Omaha adds second pro volleyball team — and two former Huskers will be on league rosters

Omaha adds second pro volleyball team — and two former Huskers will be on league rosters

Aug 16, 2023

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Kelsey on the Court

Achievements and accolades

achievements

Member of the U.S. Women’s National Team

2024 Paris Olympic silver medalist

2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist

2019 FIVB World Cup silver medalist, Best Outside Hitter, Best Receiver

2019 FIVB World Cup silver medalist

2018 FIVB Volleyball Nations League gold medalist

2016 Olympic bronze medalist

2016 FIVB World Grand Prix silver medalist

2015 FIVB World Cup bronze medalist

2015 FIVB World Grand Prix gold medalist

2014 FIVB World Championship gold medalist

All-American at Nebraska

achievements

Member of the U.S. Women’s National Team

2024 Paris Olympic silver medalist

2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist

2019 FIVB World Cup silver medalist, Best Outside Hitter, Best Receiver

2019 FIVB World Cup silver medalist

2018 FIVB Volleyball Nations League gold medalist

2016 Olympic bronze medalist

2016 FIVB World Grand Prix silver medalist

2015 FIVB World Cup bronze medalist

2015 FIVB World Grand Prix gold medalist

2014 FIVB World Championship gold medalist

All-American at Nebraska

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New home

Capturing all my favorite things about my new home town 🌙🤍🥹

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Was a dream

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This picture makes me miss the ocean. A double exposure I took this summer. 🖤If you’re passionate about participating in small changes to impact our oceans and earth, check out my stories 🥰

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Teammates and friends

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World Cup memories

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As a competitor, I want to win now and be great now. This coach helped me to understand the work and the mindset I needed to have to be at my best when it mattered.

"Who do you want to be when you leave Rio?" Advice I received before my first Olympic Games.

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