Todd Kress
Todd Kress is the head coach of the San Jose State University women's volleyball team, who has been at the center of controversy following allegations regarding the handling of transgender athlete Blaire Fleming. Under his leadership, the team faced significant scrutiny as former player Brooke Slusser accused him of attempting to remove her from the team and not adequately addressing issues related to player safety and harassment. Amidst a turbulent season marked by legal disputes and allegations of misconduct, Kress's coaching strategies and decisions have drawn criticism from both players and advocates, reflecting broader societal debates on inclusion and fairness in women's sports.
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Todd Kress is the head coach who informed Melissa Batie-Smoose about Blaire Fleming's gender.
Trumo admin finds SJSU violated Title IX over transgender volleyball scandal
United States· 2026-01-28
Head coach Todd Kress was mentioned in the context of allegations regarding special treatment for Fleming.
SJSU trans scandal: Blaire Fleming makes disputed claims about Brooke SlusserUnited States· 2025-12-07
Brooke envisioned herself back at practice in the San Jose State gymnasium, and then getting called to a private meeting with head coach Todd Kress.
Ex-SJSU star Brooke Slusser developed anorexia after trans volleyball scandalUnited States· 2025-11-30
Head coach Todd Kress led last year's team to the conference final but had eight wins, including the conference semifinal, awarded via forfeit.
SJSU volleyball eliminated from postseason contention year after trans scandalUnited States· 2025-11-23
Todd Kress is the head coach at San Jose State who informed Melissa Batie-Smoose about Blaire Fleming's gender.
Ex-SJSU volleyball opens up on lawsuit against school after trans scandalUnited States· 2025-10-01
Todd Kress is the head volleyball coach at San Jose State University who was a witness in the investigation.
Brooke Slusser speaks out on SJSU trans teammate's alleged plan to hurt herUnited States· 2025-07-31
Todd Kress is the head volleyball coach at San Jose State who was a witness in the investigation.
Mountain West addresses transgender athlete investigation concernsUnited States· 2025-07-18
Todd Kress is the head volleyball coach at San Jose State University.
Lawyer slams Mountain West over transgender volleyball player investigationUnited States· 2025-06-30
Todd Kress remained firm in his position that Patterson would not receive a scholarship to play on the SJSU Team in 2024.
Indiana governor bans trans athletes in women's sports, honors SJSU athleteUnited States· 2025-03-05
Todd Kress is the head coach of the San Jose State volleyball team who allegedly tried to have Brooke Slusser removed from the team.
SJSU's Brooke Slusser flees campus after alleged threats over volleyball scandalUnited States· 2025-02-27