Former Virginia Soccer Coach Faces Charges for Exploiting Minor

A former soccer coach in Virginia, Shannon Rebekeh Meyyar, 47, is facing serious allegations of sexual exploitation involving a teenage boy from her team. Accusations suggest Meyyar engaged in an illicit relationship with the 17-year-old, which reportedly commenced in February 2019.

Law enforcement charged Meyyar with four counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor. This followed an investigation revealing she allegedly engaged in a secret affair with the student for a period of two to three months. Meyyar was employed as a soccer coach at Williamsburg Christian Academy during this period.

According to court records, Meyyar initiated contact with the victim through social media. Some encounters reportedly occurred at Meyyar’s home and others in her car, parked at the end of a secluded road in James City County.

These allegations only came to light nearly seven years later after police received a relevant tip. Patty Schlosser, a police spokesperson, stated that an investigation was launched immediately after receiving the tip. This led to Meyyar’s arrest just two days later.

Williamsburg Christian Academy acknowledged Meyyar’s previous association as an independently contracted co-ed soccer coach. She also coached during subsequent seasons in 2022-23 and 2023-24. The school has vowed full cooperation with law enforcement throughout this case.

Meyyar acknowledged the gravity of these charges when questioned by police, yet did not contest them, as per reports from WAVY. At present, she remains held without bond at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail. The investigation by the police department continues.

Authorities encourage anyone with further information to reach out to the James City County Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 757-253-1800. Tips can also be submitted anonymously via Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or online at p3tips.com.