Wayne County Soccer Coach Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Teen

Tim Boggs faces sexual battery charges for alleged pattern of abuse involving a player he coached.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:35am

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Tim Boggs, a former girls' soccer coach for Northwestern Local Schools in Wayne County, Ohio, has been arrested and charged with sexual battery for allegedly engaging in a pattern of sexual conduct with a 16-year-old player he coached over the course of more than a year. Boggs, who also served on the West Salem village council, was arrested on Monday and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

Why it matters

The allegations against Boggs raise serious concerns about the safety and well-being of young athletes, as well as the need for rigorous background checks, training, and oversight of youth sports coaches to prevent abuse. The case also highlights the potential for public officials to abuse positions of trust and authority.

The details

According to the indictments, 51-year-old Tim Boggs is accused of a pattern of sexual conduct lasting more than a year and involving a teen he coached, instructed or had disciplinary control over. Boggs spent the last three seasons as the girls' soccer coach for Northwestern Local Schools, and was also affiliated with the Ohio Strikers United Soccer Club in Wooster. The district says the alleged misconduct did not involve a district student or employee, and that they did not receive any reports of misconduct during Boggs' time as a coach. Boggs' booking sheet listed his marital status as 'separated', and records show he also served as a West Salem village council member.

  • Boggs was arrested and booked into Wayne County jail on Monday, April 1, 2026.
  • Boggs is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Tim Boggs

A 51-year-old former girls' soccer coach for Northwestern Local Schools in Wayne County, Ohio, who is accused of engaging in a pattern of sexual conduct with a 16-year-old player he coached over the course of more than a year. Boggs was also affiliated with the Ohio Strikers United Soccer Club in Wooster and served on the West Salem village council.

Julie McCumber

The superintendent of Northwestern Local Schools, who stated that the allegation against Boggs 'purportedly stems from an incident that allegedly occurred outside of his role as a scholastic coach and was not connected to his employment with our district.'

Ian Holford

The head of the Ohio Strikers United Soccer Club in Wooster, who declined to comment on the case citing an ongoing investigation.

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What they’re saying

“The alleged misconduct is not associated with a district student or employee.”

— Julie McCumber, Superintendent, Northwestern Local Schools

What’s next

A judge has set Boggs' bond at $100,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, April 3, 2026 to face the sexual battery charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical need for robust background checks, training, and oversight of youth sports coaches to protect young athletes from potential abuse of power and trust. It also raises questions about the accountability of public officials who may exploit their positions for personal gain.