Former Burnsville High School Boy’s Volleyball Coach Facing Three Felony Sexual Conduct Charges
BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA—Brooke Emily Reinhardt, a former head coach for the Burnsville High School boy’s volleyball team, has been charged with three counts of felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor player, according to court documents filed by the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
Charges and Allegations
Reinhardt, 24, of Rosemount, faces the following charges:
Count 1: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd Degree (Victim 16-17, Actor More Than 36 Months Older, Position of Authority)
Count 2: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd Degree (Victim 16-17, Actor More Than 36 Months Older, Position of Authority)
Count 3: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd Degree (Victim 16-17, Actor More Than 36 Months Older, Position of Authority)
Each count carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine ranging from $9,000 to $30,000. Under Minnesota law, third-degree criminal sexual conduct includes sexual penetration with a person aged 16 or 17 when the perpetrator is more than 36 months older and in a position of authority over the victim.
Timeline of Events
April–June 2025: The alleged incidents occurred between April 1 and June 30, 2025, involving a 17-year-old male player on a team coached by Reinhart.
June 28, 2025: One of the alleged incidents took place at a residence in Burnsville.
July 1, 2025: Burnsville Police received a report after a witness found the victim’s wallet at his residence, prompting an investigation.
July 2, 2025: Reinhardt was arrested at her home in Rosemount, Minnesota, by officers from the Burnsville Police Department.
Details from the Investigation
According to court documents, the victim in this case was a player coached by Reinhardt, who reported that their relationship began as coach and athlete but developed into a romantic and sexual relationship over the preceding months. According to the criminal complaint, police learned during their investigation that sexual encounters occurred at multiple locations, including Reinhardt’s home, the victim’s home, and a third-party residence. The complaint states that eventually, Reinhardt admitted during a police interview to engaging in sexual acts with the victim and to sending explicit photos.
Legal Proceedings - Additional Court
Court documents state that the prosecution requested that bail be set at $100,000 without conditions or $75,000 with conditions. The judge eventually set the bail at $100,000 without conditions, $10,000 non-cash bond with conditions, or $1,000 cash bail with conditions. Court records show that Reinhardt posted the cash bail of $1,000 on July 3, 2025.
Reinhart’s next court appearance is set for August 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM in Hastings, Minnesota.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the case proceeds.
Provided by the Dakota County Jail.
Written by: Will Wight
