CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Providence Day high school football coach, Damon Coiro, has been arrested for engaging in indecent liberties with a high school student while he was employed at the school, according to a police report.
Following an interview with the victim on June 26th, CMPD detectives learned that Coiro had been communicating with the 17-year-old student since late 2023, police say. At the time of the conversation, Coiro was employed as a coach while the student attended the same school.
Damon Coiro
According to police reports, during the conversations Coiro allegedly began to make sexually motivated comments towards the student regarding her relationships with others. In May 2025, it was alleged that Coiro purchased alcohol for the minor student.
The victim also stated that in June 2025, Coiro asked the student to show him her breast and nicknamed the victim after an adult sex worker, according to a police report.
On June 30th, Coiro was interviewed by sexual assault unit detectives.
During the interview, Coiro admitted to several accusations including purchasing alcohol for the victim, asking to see a picture of her breast, and overall engaging in sexual communication with the victim.
Following the interview, Coiro was arrested and charged with indent liberties with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
WCCB has reached out to Providence Day for a statement. No one from the school has responded.
