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The Texas Way
2026-2027 For Coaches

The Texas Way Initiative was founded by THSCA, THSADA, and 2Words for athletic programs across the state of Texas. 
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TEXAS PRIDE IN SPORTSMANSHIP

The Texas Way - For Coaches

The Texas Way Initiative was founded by THSCA, THSADA, and 2Words for athletic programs across the state of Texas. 
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**This registration page is for Head Coaches, Coordinators (HS, JH, & MS), and Athletic Directors ONLY. Please do not ask students to register for an account here, these accounts will be deleted from our system without notice when identified.
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THE TEXAS WAY // 2026-2027

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Welcome to The Texas Way for Coaches!

The Texas Way Initiative was founded by THSCA, THSADA, and 2Words for athletic programs across the state of Texas. 
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Additional Info & Resources

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RESOURCES & TRAINING

Need the logo, marketing materials, parent resources, or something else?

Visit our Texas Way Assets page to view and download several resources that will aid in promoting and implementing The Texas Way effectively! Come back for new content monthly! 
DISTRICT OF DISTINCTION

2026-2027 DOD Qualifications

  • District had equal or fewer total ejections than in the previous year
  • Registered Head Coaches/Coordinators had 70% or greater engagement with The Texas Way Curriculum
  • District athletic programs completed community service throughout the school year
  • District had an intentional character development plan for athletics in addition to the utilizing the Texas Way resources
  • Application completed by deadline

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got the Answers!

Got Questions? Need help? Message the 2Words Team!

NEW LESSONS COMING SOON!

YEAR THREE LESSONS

WELCOME VIDEO

1. WELCOME TO YEAR THREE

The Texas Way® is about more than just decreasing ejections. It’s about changing the culture through athletics.

THE THREE PILLARS

2. THE THREE PILLARS

Respect for Others, Control of Self, & a Spirit of Competition. These are what the Texas Way is built upon. 

PREGAME PROTOCOL

3. PREGAME PROTOCOL

How can we prepare ourselves to compete the Texas Way?

It comes down to how we handle pressure, deal with problems, avoid poisons, and compete from pride. 

BEST PRACTICES (COACHES)

4. BEST PRACTICES (For Coaches)

This lesson addresses the three biggest challenges facing coaches as they seek to implement the Texas Way into their programs. 

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Once you have watched all videos, click below to download your compliance certificate. 


MONTHLY DROPS 2026-2027

SEPT 2026

SEPTEMBER CONTENT

Expected by August 20.

OCT 2026

OCTOBER CONTENT

Expected by September 20.

NOV 2025

NOVEMBER CONTENT

Expected by October 20.

DEC 2025

DECEMBER CONTENT

Expected by November 20.

JAN 2026

JANUARY CONTENT

Expected by December 20.

FEB 2026

FEBRUARY CONTENT

Expected by January 20.

MARCH 2026

MARCH CONTENT

Expected by February 20.

APRIL 2026

APRIL CONTENT

Expected by March 20.

MAY 2026

MAY CONTENT

Expected by April 20.

2WORDS DEMO CURRICULUM

New to 2Words?

Click here to test drive THREE WEEKS OF FREE LESSONS from 2Words Character Development Curriculum for coaches and student athletes. 
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MEET THE PARTNERS

The Texas Way is an initiative founded by the Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, and 2Words Character Development Curriculum. 
Meet COACH MACKEY

Stephen Mackey, CEO & Founder

Stephen Mackey is a player development coach, keynote speaker, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Better known as Coach Mackey, he has spent the last 20+ years helping athletes and coaches connect the dots between sports and the game of life. As the co-author of The Locker Room, and the founder and CEO of 2Words Character Development, one of the top leadership and character curriculums in the country, Mackey is an advocate for coaches and athletes, and a consistent voice of encouragement and challenge.

Visit Stephen Mackey's Zaap page for more ways to connect and follow Coach Mackey.

Text "Mackey" to (830) 444-4876 or click here to get Coach Mackey's weekly text encouragements.
Patrick Jones - Course author