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Tommy Howell Thomas Daniel (Tommy) Howell (born February 18, 1972) is an American Football Coach at Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Ga. Early Life Howell was born in Vidalia, Ga and spent the majority of his childhood in nearby Higgston. He graduated from Toombs County High School where he played football and baseball. Howell played football 3 years for Jacky Jones and his senior year for Rex Hodges, who Howell remains close friends with; he also served as Co-Captain his senior year. Howell was voted "Wittiest" by his peers as Senior Superlative. He was also included in Who's Who Among American High Students his Sophomore and Junior years. Howell obtained his bachelor's degree in Health & Physical Education from Brewton-Parker College and was included in the National Dean's List his senior year. Howell then earned a Master's degree in Educational Leadership & Supervision from Georgia College & State University. Coaching Career Howell began his coaching career at Robert Toombs Christian Academy. He was an assistant in football and baseball and was head Middle school Girls basketball coach. In his second year, he was promoted to Offensive Coordinator and led the Crusaders to a Quarterfinal overtime loss to Flint River Academy. Howell took a job at his alma mater, Toombs County High, during the 1996-1997 school year. He was assistant football coach, under Mark Stroud and was the head coach of the Cross Country and Track teams. During his tenure at Toombs, he diclined an offer to become the Head Football Coach at Glascock County High School. Howell's next stop took him to East Laurens High School, under Buddy Sorrow where he was an assistant football coach and assistant wrestling coach. Howell coached the offensive line in Football and help take the Falcons to the playoffs in 1999. In 2000, Howell moved across town to coach at Dublin High School under Sam Barrs for two years and Roger Holmes for two years. There he served as asssitant foorball coach in charge of Runningbacks and assisted with the soccer team. In 2002, the Fighting Irish played for the state championship and Howell was recognized as Assistant Coach of the Year in Region 3-AAA. In 2004, Howell was offered the Offensive Coordinator job at Wayne County High School by newly hired Coach Craig Davis. There for two years, Howell help lead the football team the the class AAAA state playoffs in 2005. In 2006, Howell was offered a position at the traditional football power Washington County under newly hired head Coach, Joel Ingram. "WACO," as known throughout the state, was brought to football greatness by Rick Tomberlin, who won state championships in 1994, 1996 and 1997. At WACO, Howell coached the defensive line and served as Special Teams Coordinator. There he gained a reputation for his outstanding special teams. He helped lead the Golden Hawks to the State semifinals in 2006 and the state quarterfinals in 2009. In 2007, while still coaching at "WACO," Howell declined an offer to become the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Spencer High School in Columbus, Georgia. In 2010, Howell accepted a position a the traditional football power, Warner Robins by Coach Bryan Way. Warner Robins had won 3 State titles and two national titles under Georgia Hall of fame Coach Robert Davis. Warner Robins also won a title in 2004 under current head coach Way. Howell coached the Defensive line in 2010 and was moved to Runningbacks in 2011 because of his offensive background at Robert Toombs, East Laurens, Dublin and Wayne County. In 2011, Warner Robins was beaten by Lovejoy in the AAAA semifinals. Professional Organizations Howell joined the Mount Vernon Basketball Officials Association (now known as Southeastern Association) in 1992. He refereed in the GISA State tournament in 2005 and in the GHSA State tournament in 2008 and 2009. Howell was selected to be a Board member for the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association in 2006. Known as the GACA, Howell serves on the Special Projects committee and assists with the Summer conference and the North-South All-star football game. Howell also serves as support staff for state championships in basketball, football, and wrestling governed by the Georgia High School Association.

References www.robinsfootball.com