San Jose State University volleyball team have suspended associate head coach Melissa Batie-Smoose after she criticised their transgender inclusion policy. 

The team includes a male who identifies as female and she says it is unfair to the other players and competitors.

The university issued a statement about the sacking saying, "The associate head coach of the San Jose State University women’s volleyball team is not with the team at this time, and we will not provide further information on this matter." 

Batie-Smoose filed a Title IX complaint against the school earlier this week alleging that San Jose State showed favoritism for transgender player Blaire Fleming at the expense of the women on the team. 

The former coach recounted how she turned up for a scheduled match but was told to leave, hand in her keys and not speak with any media.

Batie-Smoose has defied the order by speaking with OutKick.

"This is just another form of what San Jose State has been trying to do – silence people that are speaking up for their First Amendment rights and for what's right," she said. 

Batie-Smoose was adamant that she would not stop speaking up about an important issue in society. 

"I want to make sure I'm standing strong that only women should be in women's sports," the volleyball coach told OutKick.

"I just want to protect women's sports and protect the members of our team… I'm concerned about Brooke Slusser and the majority of the team because they're being silenced and their thoughts and feelings don't matter [to San Jose State University.]" 

Five teams have forfeited against the team so far and one player has also filed a complaint under Title IX legislation.

It is essential that officials and parents stand up on behalf of female athletes despite the threats, intimidation and legal action. Girls deserve single-sex sport. There are separate divisions because males have a distinct advantage over females and pose a risk to their safety, fairness and dignity.