FBI zoekt jeugdvolleybalcoach voor seksueel misbruik

TL;DR

The FBI launched an international manhunt for Edgar Lazaro Castillo, a 36-year-old youth volleyball coach accused of sexually assaulting teenagers in the New York City area.
The probe started after a teen from NYC Impact Volleyball Club reported an assault during a Boston tournament in March; Castillo coached there and at John Jay College since 2010.
The manhunt alerts volleyball organizations to potential victims and underscores long-term exploitation risks in youth sports.[[1]](https://nl.nytimes.com/f/newsletter/oFYXx5y3Hj3rG83ChRUPtQ~~/AAAAARA~/I3LNmjdKuBIlbqPXJw7YI_GgqfGh0ym3cbk7cZj2rbw5Dpf4fCZQkjDr1-P6aX_72dhMi51HuurgEQ1k5NBUPK-vX_fAC2_hD2fyfyhHnrCqSObdUyXBsNg4JzFsShihcXzXNAAI-qzm8Dgvn7OiRGjC6cYZrARUVs0e_CeH76pomemDrxrxUw4ScDEcbc1iXVuf58v8KlEqNjH7_WoGH8IX7hLPB7UGNu1pV8ur5Kr4Y9b9q3PIj1xPCKHoGQPQvFhEXoVzo1yl7FllqistykTBrG2S2ZbLXpf_mEahV-Y~)[[2]](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/nyregion/edgar-lazaro-castillo-volleyball-manhunt.html)

The story at a glance

The FBI is searching internationally for Edgar Lazaro Castillo, a volleyball coach accused of using positions at youth clubs, schools, and colleges in New York City to target teenagers sexually since around 2010. Key organizations include NYC Impact Volleyball Club and John Jay College for Criminal Justice, where he was suspended last month. This is being reported now after a teen victim came forward in March and the FBI alerted families and institutions this week.[[1]](https://nl.nytimes.com/f/newsletter/oFYXx5y3Hj3rG83ChRUPtQ~~/AAAAARA~/I3LNmjdKuBIlbqPXJw7YI_GgqfGh0ym3cbk7cZj2rbw5Dpf4fCZQkjDr1-P6aX_72dhMi51HuurgEQ1k5NBUPK-vX_fAC2_hD2fyfyhHnrCqSObdUyXBsNg4JzFsShihcXzXNAAI-qzm8Dgvn7OiRGjC6cYZrARUVs0e_CeH76pomemDrxrxUw4ScDEcbc1iXVuf58v8KlEqNjH7_WoGH8IX7hLPB7UGNu1pV8ur5Kr4Y9b9q3PIj1xPCKHoGQPQvFhEXoVzo1yl7FllqistykTBrG2S2ZbLXpf_mEahV-Y~)[[2]](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/nyregion/edgar-lazaro-castillo-volleyball-manhunt.html)

Key points

Castillo, 36, reportedly fled the United States; the FBI released his photo and is seeking potential victims from volleyball leagues mainly in New York City from 2010 to March 2026.[[2]](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/nyregion/edgar-lazaro-castillo-volleyball-manhunt.html)[[3]](https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkFBI/posts/fbi-new-york-is-seeking-to-identify-potential-victims-of-edgar-lazaro-castillo-w/122298927686024474)
Investigation triggered by a teenage player from NYC Impact Volleyball Club alleging assault in a Boston hotel room during a March tournament.[[1]](https://nl.nytimes.com/f/newsletter/oFYXx5y3Hj3rG83ChRUPtQ~~/AAAAARA~/I3LNmjdKuBIlbqPXJw7YI_GgqfGh0ym3cbk7cZj2rbw5Dpf4fCZQkjDr1-P6aX_72dhMi51HuurgEQ1k5NBUPK-vX_fAC2_hD2fyfyhHnrCqSObdUyXBsNg4JzFsShihcXzXNAAI-qzm8Dgvn7OiRGjC6cYZrARUVs0e_CeH76pomemDrxrxUw4ScDEcbc1iXVuf58v8KlEqNjH7_WoGH8IX7hLPB7UGNu1pV8ur5Kr4Y9b9q3PIj1xPCKHoGQPQvFhEXoVzo1yl7FllqistykTBrG2S2ZbLXpf_mEahV-Y~)
FBI held a call Tuesday with families of NYC Impact players to update them; the bureau has notified high schools, colleges, and clubs in the area.[[1]](https://nl.nytimes.com/f/newsletter/oFYXx5y3Hj3rG83ChRUPtQ~~/AAAAARA~/I3LNmjdKuBIlbqPXJw7YI_GgqfGh0ym3cbk7cZj2rbw5Dpf4fCZQkjDr1-P6aX_72dhMi51HuurgEQ1k5NBUPK-vX_fAC2_hD2fyfyhHnrCqSObdUyXBsNg4JzFsShihcXzXNAAI-qzm8Dgvn7OiRGjC6cYZrARUVs0e_CeH76pomemDrxrxUw4ScDEcbc1iXVuf58v8KlEqNjH7_WoGH8IX7hLPB7UGNu1pV8ur5Kr4Y9b9q3PIj1xPCKHoGQPQvFhEXoVzo1yl7FllqistykTBrG2S2ZbLXpf_mEahV-Y~)
Brooklyn U.S. attorney's office is involved alongside the FBI, but no charges have been confirmed; efforts to contact Castillo failed.[[1]](https://nl.nytimes.com/f/newsletter/oFYXx5y3Hj3rG83ChRUPtQ~~/AAAAARA~/I3LNmjdKuBIlbqPXJw7YI_GgqfGh0ym3cbk7cZj2rbw5Dpf4fCZQkjDr1-P6aX_72dhMi51HuurgEQ1k5NBUPK-vX_fAC2_hD2fyfyhHnrCqSObdUyXBsNg4JzFsShihcXzXNAAI-qzm8Dgvn7OiRGjC6cYZrARUVs0e_CeH76pomemDrxrxUw4ScDEcbc1iXVuf58v8KlEqNjH7_WoGH8IX7hLPB7UGNu1pV8ur5Kr4Y9b9q3PIj1xPCKHoGQPQvFhEXoVzo1yl7FllqistykTBrG2S2ZbLXpf_mEahV-Y~)
He was an assistant coach at John Jay College until suspended last month after the school learned of the probe.[[1]](https://nl.nytimes.com/f/newsletter/oFYXx5y3Hj3rG83ChRUPtQ~~/AAAAARA~/I3LNmjdKuBIlbqPXJw7YI_GgqfGh0ym3cbk7cZj2rbw5Dpf4fCZQkjDr1-P6aX_72dhMi51HuurgEQ1k5NBUPK-vX_fAC2_hD2fyfyhHnrCqSObdUyXBsNg4JzFsShihcXzXNAAI-qzm8Dgvn7OiRGjC6cYZrARUVs0e_CeH76pomemDrxrxUw4ScDEcbc1iXVuf58v8KlEqNjH7_WoGH8IX7hLPB7UGNu1pV8ur5Kr4Y9b9q3PIj1xPCKHoGQPQvFhEXoVzo1yl7FllqistykTBrG2S2ZbLXpf_mEahV-Y~)

Details and context

Castillo held coaching roles across multiple New York City organizations over 15 years, positioning him to interact closely with teen athletes in travel teams and schools. The FBI views this as a pattern of exploitation, prompting a public call for victims via an online form.[[3]](https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkFBI/posts/fbi-new-york-is-seeking-to-identify-potential-victims-of-edgar-lazaro-castillo-w/122298927686024474)

The article, a breaking news report, relies on law enforcement officials, public records, and school statements; no direct victim quotes appear in previews. Coverage aligns across outlets like NY Post, confirming the core facts without major disputes.[[4]](https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/fbi-hunts-for-nyc-volleyball-coach-believed-to-have-sexually-exploited-teens-for-years)

Key quotes

None in accessible previews; reporting uses official sources without direct statements.

Why it matters

This case highlights vulnerabilities in youth sports where coaches gain prolonged access to minors across institutions. Parents of volleyball players in New York City and families of past athletes may need to check for unreported incidents, while clubs face pressure to vet coaches more rigorously. Watch for victim identifications, possible charges from Brooklyn prosecutors, or Castillo's capture, though his flight complicates timelines.[[1]](https://nl.nytimes.com/f/newsletter/oFYXx5y3Hj3rG83ChRUPtQ~~/AAAAARA~/I3LNmjdKuBIlbqPXJw7YI_GgqfGh0ym3cbk7cZj2rbw5Dpf4fCZQkjDr1-P6aX_72dhMi51HuurgEQ1k5NBUPK-vX_fAC2_hD2fyfyhHnrCqSObdUyXBsNg4JzFsShihcXzXNAAI-qzm8Dgvn7OiRGjC6cYZrARUVs0e_CeH76pomemDrxrxUw4ScDEcbc1iXVuf58v8KlEqNjH7_WoGH8IX7hLPB7UGNu1pV8ur5Kr4Y9b9q3PIj1xPCKHoGQPQvFhEXoVzo1yl7FllqistykTBrG2S2ZbLXpf_mEahV-Y~)[[2]](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/nyregion/edgar-lazaro-castillo-volleyball-manhunt.html)