OUR TEAM
Founder, CEO
Better known as Coach Mackey, he has spent the last 13 years helping athletes and coaches connect the dots between sports and the game of life.
As the founder and CEO of 2Words Character Development, Mackey is an advocate for coaches and athletes, and a consistent voice of encouragement and challenge.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“The purpose of influence is to help those who have none.”
Rick Warren
Colton Leonard
President
As the President of 2Words Character Development, Colton is in the trenches on all fronts working to maximize 2W’s impact.
With a desire to serve, he is passionate about helping others reach the next level. Colton brings almost a decade of experience growing brands and building teams to 2Words. He played an integral part of helping previous businesses reach achievements such as Inc 5000, Aggie 100, and Top 5 Places to Work in Texas.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“The price of excellence is discipline.”
William A. Ward
Jennifer (Novotny) Hastings
Content Writer
As the Content Writer for 2Words Character Development, Jen crafts written words to convey the 2Words message clearly and concisely.
A writer since she learned how to read, Jen is passionate about communication, particularly through the written word. She’s excited to use her background in English and Creative Writing to write works that coaches, parents, and student-athletes alike will find helpful and enlightening.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”
Aristotle
Luke Turpin
Head of Production
As the Head of Production for 2Words Character Development, Luke tells our story.
Luke is an entrepreneur and world-traveler. He is passionate about helping people get in touch with and embrace their own unique stories, and is eager to challenge students in creative, as well as practical ways.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy… Let’s go exploring!”
Bill Watterson
Windy Leighton
Head of Operations
As the Head of Operations, Windy is the bridge between 2W and the Coaches we serve. She equips our coaches, athletes, and parents with the tools and resources they need to utilize the 2Words Curriculum to its fullest potential. In addition, Windy spearheads internal projects that take 2W to the next level of service, innovation, and organizational excellence.
With a background in education, she is passionate about helping student-athletes realize the full potential of who they were created to be.
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Always keep your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you. That’s what the sunflowers do.”
Helen Keller