Bryan Anthony Parker, a Pensacola man who reportedly served as a volunteer athletics coach at a local Catholic school, has been sentenced in a child sexual abuse case involving a minor boy.
According to media reports, Parker, 58, was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading no contest to charges of lewd or lascivious molestation involving a victim between the ages of 12 and 16 and promoting the sexual activity of a victim under the age of 16. He was also sentenced to two years of sex offender probation following his release from prison. Parker was a volunteer coach at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Pensacola, Florida.
Allegations Against Bryan Anthony Parker
According to media reports, Parker was arrested in August 2024 following allegations involving a minor boy in Pensacola. Deputies initially arrested Parker in August of 2024 on allegations that he sexually abused a boy during an overnight stay at Parker’s home on July 3, 2024.
Authorities alleged that:
- The alleged victim was between the ages of 12 and 17
- The incident occurred in July 2024
- The alleged victim was staying overnight at Parker’s home
- The report states the victim awoke to Parker sexually abusing him
- Parker was arrested on charges including sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation
According to media reports, the victim secretly recorded a video of Parker talking to him about the incident. The arrest report states that on the video, Parker could be heard saying:
- "will never happen again"
- "Can we act like this never happened, please?"
- "I will go to prison the rest of my life"
- "The whole thing was weird"
The report states the victim also told deputies of a prior incident a few years ago, where Parker tried to molest him. Parker ultimately entered a no-contest plea to charges of lewd or lascivious molestation and promoting the sexual activity of a victim under the age of 16. A sexual battery charge was later dropped.
Court records indicate that Parker received a seven-year prison sentence, nine days of credit for time served, and two years of sex offender probation following his release.
Church Volunteers and Coaches Occupy Positions of Trust
According to media reports, Parker was affiliated with a Pensacola church and served as a volunteer athletics coach at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School.
Volunteer coaches and youth leaders are often placed in positions of trust that provide them with access to children and opportunities to develop relationships with young people and their families. Parents frequently rely upon churches, schools, youth programs, and athletic organizations to provide safe environments for children.
Because these individuals frequently interact with children in educational, recreational, and faith-based settings, organizations have a responsibility to implement policies designed to prevent abuse and respond appropriately to allegations of misconduct.
Cases involving church volunteers and youth coaches serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance, accountability, and child protection measures in every organization that serves children.
Horowitz Law Is Here to Help
Horowitz Law represents survivors of sexual abuse. We have handled multiple cases of sexual abuse by authority figures in schools. It is expected that any institution where children learn and develop skills provides a safe environment — free from violence, harassment, and sexual abuse. Teachers and coaches are entrusted with guiding and protecting students; anyone who violates that trust has no place in education or youth programs.
If you or a loved one was sexually abused, raped, or sexually molested by a school employee, contact our law firm at 888-283-9922 or email sexual abuse lawyer Adam Horowitz at adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com for a free consultation. Our sexual abuse lawyers can help.