Luster's collegiate coaching career began in 1980 at the University of Louisville, where he posted a record of 140–90 and won two Metro Conference titles and received a pair of NCAA Tournament bids until he left for LSU after the 1984 season.
Luster's best years at LSU were 1990 and 1991, when his teams were a combined 69–9, won two more SEC titles, and made two NCAA Final Four appearances.
[1] Due to poor performance in the 2007 season, Bradley decided to not renew his contract at the end of the year.
[4] Luster began his coaching career with the Orlando Women's Volleyball Club, leading it to the Florida AAU Championship.
Luster has served on both the executive committee and Board of Directors for the United States Volleyball Association.