Toby played football at Warren Area High School under legendary coach J.B. Leidig and returned to be a very successful football coach. He coached at Youngsville High School from 1963-66 where his teams compiled a 25-9-1 record and had two undefeated seasons in 1965 and 1966. From 1967-84, Shea was the head coach of the Warren Dragons where he had an overall record of 117-55-5, including an undefeated team in 1976. This team has the best record in WAHS history and was ranked 4th in the final UPI State Scholastic Poll. Toby also coached girls softball and has been the Warren County School District's Athletic Director. In 1999, Toby was inducted into the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
