Maple Grove Volleyball coach sentenced to 33 Years for sexually abusing more than a dozen victims

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A man was sentenced on Tuesday to 400 months in prison for the production of child pornography, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.

The man was identified as 33-year-old Dorian Christopher Barrs.

According to court documents, for nearly a decade, Barrs used his position as a volleyball coach to prey on and sexually abuse his players and other victims, as young as 14-years-old.

Barrs coached volleyball for Maple Grove High School and club volleyball programs and also coached players in private lessons.

Court documents showed Barrs used social media to groom, sexually exploit, and abuse young girls for his sexual gratification

He often used another minor’s identities, ‘catfishing’ victims.

Barrs allegedly sent and received sexually explicit images and videos, as well as engaging in sexual acts with at least five of the minor victims.

According to court documents, at least 19 minor victims have been identified who Barrs victimized in his scheme, 14 of whom were being coached by Barrs.

Barrs was sentenced to 33 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release

“This case represents every parent’s nightmare,” said U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel.

“The 33-year prison sentence in this case serves as a stern warning to those who prey upon and sexually exploit children for their own gratification,” said FBI Minneapolis Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office commended the bravery of the victims in this case.

According to court documents, the first victim came forward in 2024, followed by more victims.

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