WELCOME
Everything written in my books comes from my personal experiences as a coach, parent, family member, school administrator, and athlete. My material comes from my heart with a sincere desire to help others keep life in perspective. I did not create this content to tell you what I can do for you, I do it so I can share what others have done for me. Be a S.P.U.D. (the Same Person Up or Down)
It’s really not that complicated.
- Todd Howey
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Todd Howey
Author - Speaker - Columnist - Teacher
A.K.A. pops, father, preacher man, dog walker of a 130 lb. lab named Cash. (Cash is on the left.)
Workplace environment/ Adding value to others/ Putting family and team first
Difference between Joy and Happiness/Raising a Special Needs child
Unconditional Leadership/ Empowering People / Professional Development /
Using your superpower/ Discover gifts in others/ Generational Influence/
Being a S.P.U.D. (Same Person Up or Down)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Todd Howey spent over 20 years as a Texas High School Athletic Director at some of the largest, most athletically successful and diverse school districts in the State of Texas. A former Texas Tech All SWC outfielder and Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguer, Todd began his teaching/coaching career in1989 at Early High School in Early, Texas doing the laundry and coaching football, basketball, and baseball. After spending one year with the Early Longhorns, he became the Head Baseball Coach at Howard Payne University and remained there for five years, coaching the Yellow Jackets to three conference championships. In 1995, Todd was named the Head Baseball Coach at West Texas A&M University and spent the next five seasons with the Buffaloes averaging 33 wins per season and 4 national rankings. In 2000, Todd left coaching to pursue a career as an Athletic Director where he served in that role for the next 22 years at Canyon ISD, Midland ISD, and San Antonio ISD. Todd is a constant encourager and a creative communicator sharing the life lessons he learned from others and from his own personal experiences and mistakes. He covers a wide range of topics to include; managing a staff, giving your best leadership effort, getting the most out of your team, treating others unconditionally, building champion men and women, and the dynamics of a strong and productive parent/coach relationship. Todd has had multiple articles published via Texas High School Coaches Association and the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association and currently has 3 published books that can be found on this site by clicking below the Bluebird above.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
“Be A S.P.U.D. is easily one of the most important statements I have ever had told to me. No surprise that the book is filing me with more insight via anecdotes of experience that continue to guide me. My team this year has started to work out of the Unconditional Coaching Workbook. It has helped foster a level of engagement and intentionality to our pre-practice meetings.”
- Trovocie Jackson, Head Basketball Coach, Centennial High School
“Be A S.P.U.D should be mandatory reading for anyone in a leadership position. It’s simple approach and down to earth stories are authentic and transforming.”
- Jake Leggit, Entrepreneur
“The stories in Be A. S.P.U.D. resonated with me and offered incredible perspective. Your messages were exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for writing it.”
- Todd Hubbard, Managing Principal President, NAI Robert Lynn, Ft Worth
“Coach, your book Five Things Coaches Want Parents to Know is needed now more than ever. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide some clarity and direction to the parent/coach relationship. To say this book is helpful would be an understatement.”
- Karla McCallie, parent of student/athletes.
“I had the privilege of playing for Coach Howey in college. He molded our teams with his motivational tactics and grew our teams into winners on the field and lifelong friends off the field. Following his leadership, I am in my 23 years as a Head Baseball Coach and anytime you can read his writings it will make you a better coach and more so a better person.”
- Jason Patrick, Head Baseball Coach, Tascosa High School
“Every young coach needs to apply the lessons in Unconditional Coaching, it will save them some grief. Honestly, even the old coaches need to apply them. The lessons will challenge you to think outside the box and develop meaningful relationships that go way beyond the game.”
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Bluebird designed by Hunter Howey
The Story of the Bluebird
There are many stories about the bluebird, but the one my dad always shared with us, and that I share in my book Be A S.P.U.D., made the most sense. The bluebird is the international symbol of happiness and somewhat of a mascot for our family. My dad would share with us that the bluebird left its home to search the world for true happiness (joy) but never found the fulfillment it was seeking. When the bluebird eventually returned home, it realized that true happiness was right there all along, found in itself, surrounded by family and friends. One night over a few beers he said, “Todd, when you learn that true happiness in life comes from within, then the bluebird has landed on your shoulder. True happiness is only found in yourself and your family. Don’t waste time searching the world for it.”
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