It’s been over five months since renowned Missouri State volleyball coach Melissa Stokes resigned following allegations that she broke NCAA rules.
Stokes remained quiet over that time, saying she didn’t want to be a distraction to the athletes or the program during their season.
On Jan. 23, Stokes spoke publicly for the first time to give her side of the story, providing the details about three violations, her role during the investigation and why she ultimately chose to resign.
“I will not speak ill of the university or any members of the university,” Stokes said to an audience of youth volleyball program supporters at the Library Center in Springfield last week.