Youth Soccer Coach Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 15-Year-Old

A San Jose high school teacher, Darrin Garcia, was arrested for allegedly having an unlawful sexual relationship with a student from 2021 to 2023. Garcia, who is currently an athletic director and coach at MacDonald High School, has also worked at other schools in Santa Clara County. In a separate incident, Jose Grajales-Giraldo, a coach at a White Plains youth soccer clinic, was arrested for kissing a 15-year-old player and making inappropriate comments. Grajales-Giraldo faces multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of a child and sexual abuse, and has pleaded not guilty. Both cases highlight ongoing concerns regarding the safety of minors in educational and athletic environments. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.