In Indianapolis, Indiana, a youth volleyball coach has come under fire for serious allegations of predatory behavior.
Levi Garrett, a 34-year-old coach at The Academy Volleyball Club, faces accusations of sending inappropriate messages to young players.
These claims have spread across social media and even led to a viral confrontation.
Parents and community members are outraged, and many are calling for action.
Garrett’s Previous Behavior Raises Serious Safety Concerns in Youth Sports
The story broke in local online groups. A Facebook user posted about Garrett’s actions in the “East Side of Indianapolis Chatter” group.
They claimed he sent predatory messages to kids he coached, asking for inappropriate favors. The post warned parents to pull their children from the club.
It also stated that the Indianapolis Police Department (IPD) was shown evidence but took no action.
The club’s owner reportedly supported Garrett and took no action to address the issue. This anonymous tip sparked a wave of concern among families in the area.
Garrett has coached for 14 years, mostly with young athletes. But this isn’t his first brush with controversy.
In July 2025, an Instagram post detailed how he allegedly talked sexually to a 14-year-old decoy online.
The decoy was part of a sting operation, and Garrett reportedly sent multiple nude photos. The decoy’s “parents” confronted him at his job at The Academy Volleyball Club.
Instead of handling the issue, the club banned them from the property.
Garrett stayed on as a coach, which left many people shocked and angry.
One post stated that the manager prioritized public relations over protecting children.
Things escalated when popular YouTuber JiDion Premium, whose real name is Jidon Adams, got involved.
Known for exposing alleged predators, JiDion traveled to Indianapolis in late July 2025.
He confronted Garrett at the club, located at 6635 E 30th St, Suite B. In the viral video titled “Volleyball Coach Gets EXPOSED AT His Job!“, JiDion showed chats from the Grindr app where Garrett thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy.
Garrett admitted to the behavior on camera and promised he wouldn’t do it again.
The video has millions of views and highlights how Garrett sent explicit photos during the exchanges.
It also captured a tense moment where gym staff asked JiDion to leave, and police were called.
Despite the video evidence, no arrest followed.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department stated they have filed a report and informed detectives.
But experts explain why charges didn’t stick. Vigilante stings like this often create evidentiary problems.
Private investigators aren’t trained like police, so the evidence might not hold up in court.
One Reddit user commented on a thread about the video, saying even if IMPD took it seriously, the non-professional setup made conviction unlikely.
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They called it vigilantism, which feels good but rarely leads to real justice.
Community backlash has grown. On X (formerly Twitter), users have named Michael Ortman, the club’s facility manager, accusing him of protecting Garrett.
Some posts even suggest a coordinated effort to shield predators, although that remains unproven.
Officer Keith, as mentioned in the video, reportedly refused to take further action. Parents are now questioning the club’s leadership and demanding changes.
The Academy Volleyball Club has since parted ways with Garrett, referring to him as an “ex-coach” in some reports.
This case highlights broader issues in youth sports. Coaches like Garrett have close access to kids, and abuse can go unchecked without strong oversight.
For now, families in Indianapolis are on high alert. If your child plays volleyball or any sport, talk to them about boundaries and watch for red flags.
