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Former Nebraska volleyball player Nicklin Hames has taken a full-time job with Volleyball Club Nebraska, the largest club volleyball organization in Lincoln owned and operated by former Husker Maggie Griffin.
Hames completed five years as a player for Nebraska in December. She was a second-team All-American in 2020 and Nebraska’s starting setter in two national championship matches.
Hames will be an assistant director for VCN working in coaching and administrative duties. Hames had already been working for VCN this winter as a coach for the 16 elite team. Hames' parents are each club volleyball directors in her home state of Tennessee.
Hames was scheduled to be a graduate assistant for the Huskers this season. Hames told the Journal Star she still plans to have a role with the Nebraska volleyball team during the 2023 season.
Brent Wagner
Brent Wagner has worked at the Journal Star for 19 years, including 11 years covering the Nebraska volleyball program. His other beats include Nebraska women’s basketball, high school cross country and high school soccer.
