ANDREOZZI + FOOTE
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH SPORTS AND COACH
SEXUAL ABUSE LAWYER
Reviewed by:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esq.
- Last Updated: November 20, 2025
On This Page
- Why Survivors Trust Andreozzi + Foote to Fight for Justice in Youth Sports Abuse Cases
- What Is Youth Sports and Coach Sexual Abuse?
- Where Youth Sports and Coach Sexual Abuse Can Occur
- Your Legal Rights Under Pennsylvania Law
- Evidence Needed in an Athlete Sexual Abuse Case
- What Compensation Can Survivors Recover in Philadelphia Sexual Abuse Cases?
- How a Philadelphia Youth Sports and Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyer Can Help
- Ready to Speak with a Philadelphia Sexual Abuse Lawyer?
Youth sports are meant to build children’s confidence while developing teamwork and other lifelong skills. However, when a trusted coach, trainer, or volunteer abuses that trust, the impact can last forever. Survivors of youth organization and sports sexual abuse in Philadelphia deserve justice and accountability. State law gives victims and their families the right to pursue civil action against the individuals and institutions that failed to protect them.
If you or your child has been harmed by someone in a position of authority in a sports program, a Philadelphia sexual abuse lawyer can help you understand your rights and take legal action confidentially. Andreozzi + Foote is a nationally recognized law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of youth sports and institutional sexual abuse across Pennsylvania and the United States. Their trauma-informed attorneys provide compassionate, professional support while pursuing justice against the organizations and individuals who enabled the abuse.
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Why Survivors Trust Andreozzi + Foote to Fight for Justice in Youth Sports Abuse Cases
Andreozzi + Foote handles every case with care, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to accountability. As one of the nation’s leading law firms focused exclusively on sexual abuse cases, our team has helped survivors nationwide achieve justice and life-changing results. We offer:
- Decades of combined experience
- Trauma-informed representation
- Proven results in Pennsylvania courts
- No fees until we win
- Compassionate, survivor-focused advocacy
“Absolutely wonderful, highly recommended for anyone who has been a survivor of trauma. The team listened, asked questions, and also answered all the questions I had. I honestly can’t thank them enough. Most lawyers, you think they don’t care, but this team does.”
- Amanda B.
“On the point for the services I’ve acquired, I would recommend the Andreozzi & Foote firm for any needs of services. They have a wonderful team all working together. The firm has exceptional service. Excellent on following up. Kudos to Tabatha. She has lots of patience and is listening to details.”
- E. M.
“Firm personnel are friendly and attentive to your needs. They keep you informed during every step of the claim process. Their performance on my case was excellent.”
- James C.
What Is Youth Sports and Coach Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse in youth sports happens when a person in a position of trust, such as a trainer or coach, crosses professional boundaries and commits sexual misconduct or seeks to groom an athlete. This behavior violates professional ethics and Pennsylvania law and can leave survivors with lifelong emotional and physical harm.
Common grooming tactics may include the following:
- Showing favoritism or giving special privileges to one athlete
- Offering gifts or extra attention to build emotional dependence
- Creating isolation through private meetings, texts, or secret communication
These tactics are designed to exploit trust and authority, and it is never the survivor’s fault. The responsibility lies with the abuser and the institutions that failed to intervene.
Where Youth Sports and Coach Sexual Abuse Can Occur
Child sexual abuse in athletic settings can occur anywhere young athletes are under adult supervision. Coaches, trainers, and mentors are often trusted with children’s safety, but when that trust is violated, institutions have a legal and moral duty to act.
Abuse often occurs in the following settings:
- School or after-school athletic programs
- Local sports leagues and recreational teams
- Competitive or travel clubs
- Private training or mentoring sessions
- Church or community-sponsored sports programs
No matter the setting, organizations must implement safeguards to protect every child from harm and prevent abuse.
Your Legal Rights Under Pennsylvania Law
Under Title 18 § 3124.2 of Pennsylvania’s Consolidated Statutes, it is a felony for coaches, athletic trainers, or school employees to engage in sexual conduct with minors under their supervision. Institutions such as schools, sports clubs, and recreation departments may be held liable if they failed to conduct proper background checks, ignored complaints, or enabled an abuser through inaction.
Institutional sexual abuse survivors in Pennsylvania have powerful legal options to seek justice. They can pursue criminal charges against the individual responsible and file civil lawsuits against schools, sports organizations, or other institutions that ignored warning signs. Pennsylvania also provides extended deadlines for sexual abuse survivors to pursue justice through a civil lawsuit:
- Minor survivors have until their 55th birthday to file a claim for abuse that occurred after 2019. Individuals sexually abused between the ages of 18 and 24 after 2019 have until they turn 30 to file suit.
- Minor survivors of abuse that occurred before 2019 have until their 30th birthday to take legal action.
A Pennsylvania sexual abuse lawyer can help you understand these laws, ensure you don’t miss any deadlines, and protect your right to justice. Even if the abuse happened years ago, it’s never too late to seek justice.
Evidence Needed in an Athlete Sexual Abuse Case
Proving youth sports or coach sexual abuse often depends on gathering and presenting credible evidence, which may include:
- Witness testimony from teammates, parents, or other staff
- Records or communications, such as texts, emails, or social media messages
- Prior complaints or disciplinary actions against the coach or organization
- Expert testimony explaining grooming behavior and an institution’s duty to protect children
Andreozzi + Foote has decades of experience and access to trusted experts who help uncover the truth, expose negligence, and provide clarity by breaking down complex technical or medical details for a jury.
What Compensation Can Survivors Recover in Philadelphia Sexual Abuse Cases?
The compensation you can recover in a sexual abuse lawsuit may provide crucial financial support and emotional closure for survivors and their families. It may cover therapy, medical expenses, lost income, and other damages tied to the lasting impact of abuse.
With a proven record of success, Andreozzi + Foote has secured millions of dollars in compensation for Pennsylvania survivors, helping them find justice and a path forward.
How a Philadelphia Youth Sports and Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyer Can Help
The compassionate attorneys at Andreozzi + Foote can guide survivors and families through every step of the legal process with care and confidentiality. Our firm provides comprehensive support designed to protect survivors’ rights and emotional well-being. We can:
- Conduct confidential, trauma-informed consultations.
- Investigate abuse claims and identify all responsible individuals
- Gather crucial evidence to strengthen the case
- File lawsuits discreetly and manage all communications
- Operate on a contingency fee basis
Ready to Speak with a Philadelphia Sexual Abuse Lawyer?
Coming forward about sexual abuse takes immense courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. Andreozzi + Foote provides a safe and confidential space for survivors and their families to share their stories, explore legal options, and begin the path toward justice and healing. Our consultations are always free and confidential, and you don’t pay any fees unless we win your case.
If you or your child suffered abuse by a coach or in a youth sports program in Philadelphia, contact us online for a free, confidential consultation or call (866) 311-8640 to speak with our team.
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