Texas high school soccer coach and special education teacher JD Bales resigns after he's investigate

Bridgeport High School coach resigns while he is being investigated for spending over $5000 on the school's credit card at a Houston strip club this summer. 

JD Bales, who joined the school as its soccer coach in 2018, resigned from his position after being accused of spending $5,455.81 on a Bridgeport ISD credit card  at The Men’s Club of Houston while attending a coaching clinic in July. 

As per Bridgeport Police Chief Steve Stanford, Bales has paid the complete amount back to the district and it is unlikely that the investigation will lead to criminal charges. 

Bales resigned from his position as soccer coach and special education teacher on September 8. The BISD board of trustees accepted his resignation at their meeting on September 11. 

 Texas high school soccer coach, JD Bales resigned from his position after being accused of spending $5,455.81 on a Bridgeport ISD credit card

As per Bridgeport Police Chief Steve Stanford, Bales has paid the complete amount back to the district and it is unlikely that the investigation will lead to criminal charges

He is being investigated for spending $5,455.81 at The Men’s Club of Houston, a prominent strip club while attending a coaching clinic in July

Bales resigned on September 8 and the BISD board of trustees accepted his resignation at their meeting on September 11

The district's statement, obtained by the Messenger, read: 'Bales resigned from both his coaching position and his role as a special education teacher at Bridgeport Middle School [September 8] Friday morning. 

'Superintendent Dr. Amy Ellis confirmed that the decision to accept the resignation is in the best interest of Bridgeport ISD and the athletic program.'

Talking about the ongoing investigation, Stanford said: 'We were informed by the district in September that a large amount was charged to the Texas Richmond Corporation, which is the club’s parent company.

'We then initiated an investigation. [Bales] has repaid the full amount to the district, but we’re still gathering information and conducting interviews.'

Bales led the the school’s soccer program and served as an assistant football coach at Bridgeport for six years. 

The district is currently on the lookout for a new soccer coach and will announce the new individual on its website when decided. 

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