Brooke Slusser speaks out against SJSU admins after volleyball coach's allegations surface
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Key Points:
- Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State volleyball player, alleges she was warned to never be alone with head coach Todd Kress during the 2024 season amid rumors of past misconduct by Kress.
- In October 2024, SJSU received a letter from a former Fairfield University player accusing Kress of a 1998 hotel room assault, but the university did not inform current players, including Slusser, about these allegations.
- Despite the allegations, Kress remained head coach, while assistant coach Melissa Batie-Smoose was suspended after filing a Title IX complaint and later faced wrongful termination.
- Slusser is suing SJSU and the California State University system over her experiences with Kress and warns current and future players about him, criticizing the university for protecting Kress over staff who supported players.
- SJSU officials acknowledged the allegations and met with the accuser but have not publicly disclosed further actions; Kress continues to coach and promote the program on social media despite the controversy.
