The alleged victim of San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball coach Todd Kress has spoken publicly for the first time since accusing him of assaulting her in a hotel room, saying the university was made aware of her allegations in October 2024 but allowed Kress to continue coaching and travelling with the team. Kress led SJSU during its contentious 2024 season, which drew national attention over a dispute involving a transgender athlete on the roster and a teammate who publicly objected. The accuser's decision to come forward raises fresh questions about how the university has handled the allegations and its duty of care towards players.

The woman, who previously played volleyball for Kress at Fairfield University, says she alerted SJSU officials to her experience nearly two years ago but claims the school failed to act, leaving her fearing for the safety of women in the current programme. She spoke to Fox News Digital on condition of anonymity, while former SJSU player Brooke Slusser, who was on the 2024 squad, also commented publicly on the allegations against her former coach. SJSU has not responded publicly to the claims.