Former Bay Area High School Coach Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges

Allegations against Courtland Foster date back to 1999-2004 during his time at Technology High School.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:05pm

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Courtland William Foster, a former coach at Technology High School in Rohnert Park, California, has been charged with one count of assault with intent to commit a felony and four counts of lewd or lascivious acts on a child. The allegations date back to 1999 to 2004, when the victim, identified as Jane Doe, was 14 years old by 2004. Foster made his first court appearance on April 1 and is being held without bail pending further proceedings.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse in schools and the need for thorough background checks and oversight of school personnel, especially those in positions of trust like coaches. It also raises concerns about potential additional victims and the long-lasting impact of such abuse on survivors.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, the alleged abuse by Foster occurred between November 1999 and December 2004, when the victim, Jane Doe, was 14 years old by 2004. Foster is facing one count of assault with intent to commit a felony and four counts of lewd or lascivious acts on a child. He was arrested on March 29 by the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety and made his first court appearance on April 1, where a criminal protective order was issued to prevent him from interacting with Jane Doe. Foster is expected to hire a private attorney and is being held without bail pending further proceedings.

  • Foster last coached at Technology High School in 2023.
  • The alleged abuse occurred between November 1999 and December 2004.
  • Foster made his first court appearance on April 1, 2026.
  • Foster is scheduled to return to court on April 7, 2026 for arraignment.

The players

Courtland William Foster

A former coach at Technology High School in Rohnert Park, California, who is facing charges of child sex abuse related to incidents that allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2004.

Jane Doe

The victim in the case, who was 14 years old by 2004 when the alleged abuse occurred.

Maité Iturri

The Superintendent of the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, who issued a statement to parents and the media regarding the case.

Douglas Courtemarche

A former Santa Rosa High School running coach who was charged in January 2026 with possessing child sexual abuse material.

Lynnette Brown

The Sonoma County Judge who issued a criminal protective order to prevent Foster from interacting with Jane Doe.

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What they’re saying

“At this time, there is no suspected connection to our schools or students.”

— Maité Iturri, Superintendent, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District

“Please know that your children's safety and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. We are in this together, and we will continue to communicate openly as this situation develops.”

— Maité Iturri, Superintendent, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on April 7 whether or not to allow Foster to be released on bail pending further proceedings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse in schools and the need for thorough background checks and oversight of school personnel, especially those in positions of trust like coaches. It also raises concerns about potential additional victims and the long-lasting impact of such abuse on survivors.