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Bardstown Today
By the People, for the People
Kentucky high school girls soccer coach arrested on child sex abuse charges
Bardstown teacher and coach Mary 'Hanna' Mattingly accused of abusing student in position of trust
Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:34pm
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The arrest of a high school coach on child sex abuse charges exposes the need for greater accountability in Kentucky's youth sports programs.Bardstown TodayBardstown Police have arrested Mary 'Hanna' Mattingly, a teacher and girls soccer coach at a high school in Bardstown, Kentucky, on charges related to the sexual abuse of a student. This is the third such arrest of a Kentucky coach in the past month involving allegations of child sex abuse.
Why it matters
The repeated incidents of coaches in positions of authority abusing their students have raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of young athletes in Kentucky's high school sports programs. These cases highlight the need for stronger oversight, training, and accountability measures to protect vulnerable students from predatory behavior by trusted authority figures.
The details
According to the police release, Mattingly, who taught at the high school and was the head coach of the girls soccer team, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor. The charges allege that Mattingly used her position of trust and authority to engage in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student on the soccer team.
- Mattingly was arrested on March 30, 2026.
The players
Mary 'Hanna' Mattingly
A teacher and girls soccer coach at a high school in Bardstown, Kentucky, who was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor student on her soccer team.
Bardstown Police
The law enforcement agency that arrested Mattingly and announced the charges against her.
What they’re saying
“Mattingly used her position of special trust to engage in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student.”
— Bardstown Police
What’s next
The case against Mattingly will proceed through the criminal justice system, with the courts determining the appropriate charges and potential penalties.
The takeaway
This disturbing case is the third in a month involving allegations of Kentucky high school coaches abusing their positions of trust to sexually exploit student athletes. It underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards, training, and accountability measures to protect vulnerable young people in school sports programs.
