Gregory Strittmatter, 49, was a former softball coach at the Indiana Area Senior High School. He was arrested on charges that he sent text messages of a sexual nature to a 15-year old female student and softball player.

Strittmatter allegedly began text messaging the student in May and as time progressed, the messages became more sexual in nature. According to the affidavit, some of the messages included:

“I’m lying here in bed can’t stop thinking of you. I need you.”

“I wish I could hold you now. I have to refrain from the ultimate passion with you but I don’t think I can.”

“I miss you. I need you. I wish you were here.”

The student’s father noticed the text messages at a softball game when his daughter handed him her phone. He then gave the phone to his son, who showed him one of the messages.

According to the arrest report, the girl’s father approached Strittmatter’s wife regarding the matter, but she begged him not to destroy their family. The father also allegedly spoke with Strittmatter who admitted to having a problem.

Strittmatter was officially charged with Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Corruption of Minors and Harrassment & Stalking. He was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2008.

He resigned his position as coach via email on June 13, 2008.

The Indiana Area School District Superintendent has declined to comment on the charges, stating that it is a police matter, but that the school district is cooperating with the investigation. It was also noted that Strittmatter was only an assistant varsity coach and not a teacher in their schools.

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