A Las Vegas gymnastics coach is facing serious felony charges after police say he squeezed the buttocks of two young boys at a northwest valley studio. Detectives identified the coach as 21-year-old Michael Nestor, who was booked on multiple felony counts, including lewdness with a child and first-degree kidnapping. The arrest has rattled families at the North Rancho Drive training center where he worked.
According to police and court records, two students told investigators that Nestor grabbed their buttocks inside the studio restroom, including once while the children were washing their hands. One boy said the contact lasted about 10 seconds. Another boy told detectives the coach offered him a lollipop, then crouched down and squeezed and lightly slapped his buttocks over his clothing. Those details were outlined in the arrest report and in interviews conducted by the Southern Nevada Children’s Advocacy Center, authorities said, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Gym's Response And Where It Happened
The alleged conduct took place at Go For It USA, a youth gymnastics studio near North Rancho Drive and West Craig Road that promotes classes for toddlers through competitive teams. The gym lists its North Rancho address and program information on its website, Go For It USA.
Charges And Next Hearing
Police say Nestor faces two felony counts of lewdness with a child under 14 and two felony counts of first-degree kidnapping of a minor, and court records cited in reporting set his next hearing for July 2, 2026. In the arrest report, Nestor denied touching the boys, according to authorities. The studio told reporters it fired Nestor after retaining an outside law firm to conduct an investigation, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
What The Charges Can Carry
Under Nevada law, lewdness with a child is prosecuted as a serious felony and can bring lengthy prison terms when the victim is under 14. Kidnapping is charged separately and can add additional years behind bars. For legal context, see state statute summaries on lewdness and kidnapping from FindLaw and Shouse Law Group.
Local Context
The arrest comes amid a run of recent investigations in the Las Vegas Valley involving adults who work with children, and detectives have urged anyone with information to reach out. Local reporting in recent weeks has documented several coach and youth-program investigations, heightening concern among parents and program directors. See related coverage on a volleyball coach collared and police appeals for additional victims.
How To Get Help Or Report Tips
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Detail at 702-828-3421 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Families seeking support can reach the Southern Nevada Children’s Advocacy Center at 702-399-0081 for forensic interviews and victim services. Official contact details and resources are available from the LVMPD Sexual Assault unit, Crime Stoppers of Nevada and the Southern Nevada Children’s Advocacy Center.
