A Las Vegas children’s gymnastics coach has been arrested and fired after police say he inappropriately touched multiple kids during practice — the kind of headline that makes every parent’s group chat go dead silent. Investigators say the allegations involve touching children’s buttocks, and the gym removed him from the program after the report.
- Who: A children’s gymnastics coach in Las Vegas (name released by police and reported by 8 News Now)
- What: Arrested on allegations of inappropriate touching involving children’s buttocks
- Where: Las Vegas (at a local children’s gymnastics facility)
- When: The coach was arrested and fired after the allegations were reported; the investigation is ongoing (per 8 News Now)
- Status: Police investigation and criminal case are underway; the gym has terminated the coach’s employment (per 8 News Now)
- Important note: No minors are identified in reporting; LocalSportsPage.com does not name children involved in youth cases
According to 8 News Now Investigators, the allegations surfaced after concerns were raised about the coach’s conduct with athletes during training. Police documents cited by the station describe claims that the coach touched kids inappropriately, specifically on the buttocks. The coach was subsequently arrested, and the gym cut ties with him.
For youth sports families, this is the nightmare scenario: a trusted adult in a tight-knit, high-contact environment where spotting, corrections, and physical cues are part of the job description — which is exactly why clear boundaries matter. Gymnastics, like wrestling, cheer, and some forms of training-heavy baseball/softball instruction, often involves close proximity and hands-on coaching. That reality makes supervision, documentation, and reporting channels non-negotiable.
The case is also a blunt reminder for gyms and youth programs to know what happens when a concern is raised: Who takes the report? What’s the immediate separation protocol? Are there cameras, two-adult policies, or open-door training rules? Parents don’t need a law degree — they need a simple, written process that doesn’t depend on “the vibes are good.”
If your program is reviewing policies right now, here’s a related resource on building safer youth environments: Athlete Collective: Youth sports safety basics. (One link, because we’re not turning this into homework.)
Source: 8newsnow