A presentation with everything you need to know about Todd Proa, a swimming coach based in Port Charlotte, Florida.

1. Who is Todd Proa?
-An experienced athletic
consultant
-Skilled administrator
-A devoted and highly motivated
coach

2. First Jobs
• After graduating from Cleveland State University in 1993, Todd started
working with the Warrensville Heights Department of Parks and
Recreation.
– Served as aquatics director.
– Was tasked with managing lifeguards, acting as the head swimming coach
and conducting safety training sessions.
– Took care of pool area maintenance and the concession stand.
• In 1995, Todd became the Aquatics Director of the North Central Florida
YMCA.
– Was in charge of pool operation and scheduling and administering
swimming lessons.
– Acted as head swim coach.
• In 1997, Todd relocated to Sarasota, where he continued to work at the
YMCA.
– Continued to serve as Aquatics Director and was able to work with both
adults and youths while developing lessons and programs for the pool’s
members.

3. Amateur Athletic Union
• Todd was admitted to the Amateur Athletic
Union, where he was named National Aquatic
Chairman.
– Headed up budgets, contract negotiations and was
involved in event planning and execution.
• In 2005, Todd was named the Administrative
Director of Sports Development.
• Was also named the Gymnastics National
Treasurer and Nominations and Elections
Chairman.

4. Todd Proa and Coaching
• Thanks to his ability to unite people and stellar
communication skills, Todd is an exceptional
coach.
• Todd has spent a majority of his career as a
swimming coach.
– Worked as head swimming coach at the Warrensville
Heights Department of Parks and Recreation, North
Central Florida YMCA and Sarasota YMCA.
• Todd has also worked as a youth soccer coach.
– Proud member of the National Soccer Coaches of
America Association.

5. Todd Proa’s Certifications
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CPR Instructor (ARC)
Lifeguard (ARC)
First Aid Instructor (ARC)
First Responder
Athletic Trainer