Colorado high school volleyball players faced alleged benching threat amid trans athlete dispute
Two Colorado high school volleyball players were allegedly threatened with benching after discussing a transgender athlete in their program.
TL;DR
- Two Colorado high school volleyball players were allegedly threatened with being benched for discussing a transgender athlete in their program.
- The players' parents reportedly met with school officials, and the girls were allowed to play on the condition they stopped discussing the issue.
- Jefferson County Schools is under a Title IX investigation by the U.S. Department of Education.
- A parent's complaint alleges her daughter was cut from the volleyball program and that other players were threatened with benching for discussing the transgender athlete situation.
- The school district has defended its policies, emphasizing inclusivity and student privacy, but did not directly address the alleged condition on participation.
- The situation has reportedly impacted a player's dreams of playing college volleyball and diminished her enjoyment of the sport.