“Coach Newkirk has a way about her, a gift, that brings out happiness in the children (and the adults) around her.”
- Tammy Linseisen, parent

“In the 3½ years we’ve known Coach Newkirk of COACH ’EM UP, I’ve never met a child that didn’t think she was every bit of “totally cool”! As a coach and teacher she lights up the lives of children everyday and she has a way of boosting the self esteem of even the most timid of her young athletes.”
- Stephanie Wilson, parent

“Her knowledge of the game (basketball) is amazing… and communication with the kids and the kids with her is something to see.”
- Otis Thorpe, NBA, Retired

“Coach Newkirk is a game changer in a literal sense. She instilled confidence in our daughter, coached her in the core competencies,and there has been no looking back. It is that rare case where both the parents and the kid are satisfied with the outcome.”
- Coby Chase, parent

“She challenges her players to push their skill level each time they get on the court.”
- Erika Copeland, parent

“Coach has exceeded our expectations with her knowledge of basketball, but more importantly, her skills as an educator are second to none.”
- Caesar Acosta, Assistant Coach Austin Lady Hoops

“The moment that the first practice began it was apparent that this was going to be special.  No longer is the field between the boys coaching and the girls coaching uneven.  To quote our daughter, ‘Coach Newkirk does just teach me about basketball, she teaches me about life.’ . . . What more could a parent ask for?”
- Dennis (golf pro) and Carol McGrail