Have you ever wondered who runs the @bp_blackhawks on Instagram and X? Well, meet Assistant Athletic Director, Tom Howell!
For starters, Mr. Howell went to Upper St. Clair and played volleyball from sophomore year to senior year. After graduating in 2019, Howell went to Westminster College where he triple majored in business administration, marketing & professional sales, and sports management!
Before working at Bethel Park, Howell worked at an Athlete Development Center out in Wexford called Pure Athletex.
“I was their Athletic Administrator. I also did some volunteer internships at Robert Morris University in their sports information department and worked for JMI Sports with the University of Pittsburgh for on-field activation,” mentioned Howell.
When asked what he looks forward to in the school’s athletics, he said: “You’ll get to the age where people ask you if you love your job or not. I always tell people that it’s not work when you love it so much. It is truly a privilege to work here and I feel so lucky to have this opportunity. I love seeing the passion, the drive, and the determination to be the best athlete for yourself, teammates, coaches, and the community here at Bethel Park.”
Howell’s vision for BP athletics is to “make sure that all of our student-athletes are getting the recognition that they deserve. I want our athletes to feel seen for their accomplishments that they have whether it’s on the court, field, mat, pool, track, or wherever it may be! I want people to remember and look back on the athletics that they endured at Bethel Park.”
Mr. Howell’s states that he is always on the move.
“I enjoy doing all sorts of things, whether it is mini-golfing, escape rooms, going out to dinner with friends, traveling the world, and of course watching all of my New York Sports teams disappoint me in the playoffs!”
Mr. Howell can always be found in his office or at a BP sporting event. He is very hardworking, smart and honest. Make sure you follow @bp_blackhawks on Instagram and X to never miss a sporting event!