Ex-South Plantation High Coach Arrested for Child Solicitation

Colby Erskin booked into Broward jail on charges of solicitation of a child and transmission of material harmful to minors

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The former head football coach at South Plantation High School, Colby Erskin, has been arrested and extradited to Broward County on allegations of improper conduct with a child. Erskin, 39, was most recently the head football coach at Mount Dora High School in Lake County, but was dismissed from that position after his arrest.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of child exploitation and the need for thorough background checks and oversight of those working with minors, especially in positions of authority like high school coaches.

The details

Erskin was booked into Broward's main jail on Tuesday to face charges of solicitation of a child and transmission of material harmful to minors. Further details of the specific allegations were not immediately available. Erskin was previously the head football coach at South Plantation High School before taking the same position at Mount Dora High School.

  • Erskin was arrested last week by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office on a Broward County warrant.
  • Erskin was booked into Broward's main jail on Tuesday.

The players

Colby Erskin

A 39-year-old former high school football coach who has been arrested and charged with solicitation of a child and transmission of material harmful to minors.

South Plantation High School

The high school where Erskin was previously the head football coach.

Mount Dora High School

The high school where Erskin was most recently the head football coach before being dismissed following his arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Erskin is no longer employed with Lake County Schools. He was dismissed today, while still in his probationary period with the district, after we learned of his arrest.”

— Lake County Schools officials (WESH)

What’s next

The judge will determine whether Erskin will be granted bail at a hearing.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of thorough background checks and vigilance in protecting students, especially when hiring for positions of authority like high school coaches, in order to prevent potential exploitation and abuse.