San Diego's University City High School football coach in custody over sexual assault allegations

A high school football coach in San Diego has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting three women during massage sessions. Scott Christopher Preston, who identified himself on Facebook as a freshman football coach at University City High School as well as the CEO of 360 Wellness and Consulting, was taken into custody after being linked to multiple sexual assault complaints.

The investigation into Preston began in August 2023 when the San Diego Police Department received the first complaint, although the victim chose not to press charges then.

Authorities have confirmed that Preston, 55, was arrested last Wednesday by U.S. Marshals near the University City campus. He faces five felony charges, including three counts of sexual battery. Preston could face up to 11 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

Those who have information about the incident can call the San Diego Police Department Sex Crimes Unit at (619) 531-2210 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. University City High School's principal said that Preston has been set on a no-pay status and is not connected anymore to the school.

San Diego coach faces multiple charges of sexual assault in massage business probe

Scott Preston was a football coach at University City High School who got arrested due to sexual assault allegations brought by several women after they had gone for sessions of massage therapy.

Preston had been putting up posts on Groupon, including a 50% discount for Lymphatic Drainage Massages, about his massage services.

However, police suspect that he was not properly licensed to provide these services and fear that there may be additional victims, as his business has been operational since 2018.

According to court documents, after the incident, Preston messaged the woman to inquire about her well-being. She responded, expressing her shock over being touched inappropriately. Preston reportedly replied:

“No worries, I understand. I wasn’t trying to do anything to offend you.”

The woman’s claim led to further investigations, with two more women coming forward—one in December 2023 and another in April 2024—both alleging similar experiences of sexual assault by Preston.

Investigators discovered that Preston had used a fake massage therapist license number in his Groupon advertisement.