Swim Coach Rape Investigators Seek Victims

Orange County Sheriff’s detectives are interviewing more students of a Swim Venture coach who is suspected of repeatedly having sex with a 15–year-old client.

“Ever since , we have received a lot of calls from parents,” said Sheriff’s Department spokesman Jim Amormino. “I don’t know of any additional victims yet, but we do have a number of people left to interview.”

Sousa's company operates at three Mission Viejo schools: Esperanza Elementary (25121 Pradera), Mission Viejo High School (25025 Chrisanta Dr.) and Trabuco Hills High School (27501 Mustang Run), according to the Swim Venture website.

Amormino said parents who used Swim Venture and believe anything out of the ordinary may have occurred between Sousa and their daughters should contact the Sheriff's Department.

"If he paid unusual attention to them or if he spent time with them outside of the pool, if they have a concern that he may have victimized someone, we’ll look into it," he said.

Todd Robert Sousa, 36, was arrested Thursday evening at on suspicion of statutory rape and child molestation. He is the co-owner of Swim Venture, a popular provider of swimming lessons and pool programs in South Orange County. The company is based in Laguna Hills and leases pool space from 12 parks and schools in the area.

Sousa posted bail at 2 a.m. Saturday. The Orange County district attorney's office has yet to file charges. A spokeswoman said prosecutors will wait for detectives to wrap up their investigation before deciding whether to file.

An appearance date for Sousa is also pending, and should be scheduled within 30 days.