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Calgary High School Volunteer Coach Charged in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Teen

The case now proceeds to court with an ongoing police investigation.

Overview

  • Calgary police named Drew Alan Robertson, 50, on Tuesday as the accused and said he faces three charges and a first court appearance on Wednesday.
  • Investigators allege he met the student at age 15 and used his position as a volunteer coach to groom her before assaults that spanned nearly two years.
  • The case reached police on May 12, and the CPS Child Abuse Unit opened an investigation and arrested Robertson on May 13.
  • The Calgary Board of Education cut his ties to all school teams, and the teen is receiving support from the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.
  • Police are seeking tips and potential additional information, and reports note an online profile that lists Robertson as Athletic Director at Evolve Sports Performance.