At this point, jet lag isn’t a big deal for Jordan Larson.
After helping the USA qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics with a victory Sunday over Germany in Lodz, Poland, Larson didn’t sleep before catching flights from Warsaw to Munich to Chicago to Omaha on Monday.
On Tuesday, the “Governor” was in the practice gym as the third assistant coach for second-ranked Nebraska.
“I’ve done it so many times that I don’t feel it so much anymore,” Larson said to the press on Wednesday. “I’m up and moving, and sometimes, if I’m home too much, I end up sleeping. I feel pretty good.”
Larson was announced as an assistant in June but hasn’t been around the team too much this year. She practiced with them for 10 days after her professional season and before the Huskers’ Brazil trip. She was also in camp for a few days and stopped by the gym whenever she was in Lincoln.
Most of her time was spent communicating over Zoom, text messages or notes in Volleymetrics. She said building that bond before she stepped into the gym was beneficial.
“Some of the best coaches I’ve had in my career, it starts with a great relationship,” Larson said. “I’m in their back pocket, and I’m an asset for them in any capacity. It is really important for them to know that. They can call anytime and without judgment, and I’m here to help. I’m really grateful for that and some time spent in the gym already and it’s again made this transition really seamless.”
Her primary responsibility will be working with the outside hitters and opposites on attacking and passing. Jaylen Reyes will oversee the middle blockers and back row players, while Kelly Hunter guides the setters. Larson’s presence will allow NU coach John Cook to focus more on the big picture.
While the product of Hooper, Nebraska, who starred for the Huskers (2005-08) is still learning about how the group works together and her coaching style, Larson emulates Cook’s approach to the game.
“He’s always learning. He’s always evolving. He’s always trying to be better,” she said. “I think that mindset across all facets has really come true for me. I’m never settling. It’s never enough for me, and I’m always trying to learn and how I can be better. That mindset in itself helps, and I think that approach as a coach is really important.”
Larson said she’s impressed with what she’s seen from Nebraska’s outside hitters so far,…
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