Todd Kress

San Jose State University (SJSU) denied a public records request for emails related to an investigation into allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress, citing privacy exemptions and attorney-client privilege. The allegations, detailed in a letter from a former player at Fairfield University in 1998, were brought to SJSU in October 2024 during a season marked by controversy over a trans athlete on the team.

Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball player, revealed she was instructed to avoid being alone with head coach Todd Kress during the 2024 season due to rumors of his alleged past misconduct. SJSU received a letter in October 2024 from a former player alleging Kress attacked her in a hotel room in 1998, but the school did not inform current players of these allegations. Kress remains as head coach and has continued his role despite the claims.

Martina Navratilova urged San Jose State University to fire volleyball coach Todd Kress following allegations from a former player of an 1998 hotel room incident. The former player claimed Kress smeared caramel on her face, held her down, and exposed himself while intoxicated. SJSU acknowledged the allegations but did not suspend Kress, who continues as head coach.

Ex-SJSU volleyball player Elle Patterson alleges coach Todd Kress misled her about a full scholarship after he moved from Fairfield to San Jose State. Patterson claims she paid out of pocket for her first year while playing backup to a trans athlete and later received no scholarship funds as promised. She also criticized Kress for favoring certain players and fostering a toxic team environment.