Deer Park softball coach indicted on 5 counts sexual battery

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A high school softball coach was indicted after allegedly having sexual relations with a player, according to court documents.

Andrew Geesner, 36, is facing five counts of sexual battery after “purposefully” engaging in sexual conduct with a minor on the Deer Park High School softball team, an initial filing said.

Court documents say the interactions occurred multiple times in June and December of 2022.

The district’s superintendent, Jay Phillips, sent out a statement to parents about the incident.

“This week, a former Deer Park coach was arrested on allegations that he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student. When we were made aware of the allegations, we immediately contacted the Deer Park Police Department, who have acted swiftly and thoroughly on this case.

“We will continue to work very closely with law enforcement, however, because this is a pending matter which involves a student, we are not able to provide any further details at this time.”

Members of the Deer Park community found the news to be “shocking” and were left with many unanswered questions and concerns.

“Coaches, the assistants, and everyone should be heavily vetted before they are given the position,” said Deer Park resident Dalila Briggs. “I’d like to know if anybody knew about it, I mean that’s the big question. I feel like parents have to keep a closer eye and really know who is coaching your kids really.”

The former coach was arrested on Tuesday and charged Wednesday.

As a formal procedure for sexual assault cases, Geesner underwent a medical examination for venereal disease and HIV on Thursday, a court filing said.

Hamilton County Court Judge Alan Triggs set Geesner’s bond for $10,000.

His next court date will be on Feb. 8.

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