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Swim Coach Suspected in Rape of Student

Police say Todd Sousa admitted to having sex several times with a 15-year-old.

 

A swim coach, Todd Sousa, 36, was arrested Thursday at a San Juan Capistrano high school on suspicion of child molestation and rape after, authorities say, he admitted to the crimes, Lt. John Meyer reported to Patch.

According to Meyer, on Wednesday night, a 15-year-old contacted the Orange County Sheriff's Department to report that she had sex four times during the past several months with her swim coach, whom she identified as Sousa. 

Meyer said that on Thursday, the sex-crimes unit "conducted a covert telephone call with the victim and the suspect. The suspect admitted to the allegations."

Sousa and his wife own Swim Venture, a company that leases pool space from campuses for swim instruction. He is not employed by any of the schools, Meyer said.

At about 6 p.m. today, the sex crime officers arrived at JSerra Catholic High School, where Sousa was coaching. During an interview with the officers, police say, Sousa admitted to having sex with the 15-year-old.

According to Swim Venture's website, Sousa has been "recognized by the United States Swim School Association for his excellence in teaching and creativity in establishing innovative awards programs." He founded the company along with his wife, Jill, in 1994. It was originally named Shoreline Swim School. They teach at pools across South Orange County, including in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch and Dana Point.

Related Topics: JSerra Catholic High School, Swim Venture, and Todd Sousa

Javier

6:18 am on Saturday, February 26, 2011

I hope those memories help you throughout your prison years. If you are guilty.

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Craig Brewer

9:45 am on Saturday, February 26, 2011

pretty funny to read the values statement on their web site.

At least she didn't drown

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jj

12:52 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2011

Who is Gino...you should report this to the DA for the safety of other young girls.

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Kelly

9:30 pm on Sunday, February 27, 2011

I used to work for swim venture for a year and a half. After talking to the people that I have worked with has said the same thing that we all felt that they way he talked about his students and interacted with the employee's always gave us an off feeling.

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Harley Olvera

10:02 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2011

I swam for him and he always gave off feelings towards everyone.

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