Volleyball coach awaiting sentencing may have targeted others: police

An undated photo of Steven Cabral. (Source: Edmonton Police Service)

Police are searching for potential victims of a former youth volleyball coach in Edmonton who is about to be sentenced for pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Steven Cabral, 33, was arrested in May 2025 and charged with three offences. He pleaded guilty to one of the three two weeks ago.

Until he is sentenced in October, he has been released under several conditions, one of which is that he is not allowed to have contact with anyone 16 years of age and younger.

Police believe other people, likely male, could have been victimized by Cabral, who coached and refereed volleyball for athletes ages 12 to 17.

“We know that conversations with children are hard for family and friends to have when these matters arise, but we want to ensure that we are able to provide support and a safe environment for anyone who may have information to come forward and speak with police,” Edmonton Police Service Sgt. Maciej Rocki said on Monday.