“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
“My family is very impressed with Coach Newkirk and her approach to instructing youth. My 2 young sons have grown notably in their basketball acumen and skill set in a short amount of time under Coach Newkirk’s direction. She brings a great mix of energy level, focus, discipline, instruction, and fun…….she is patient but challenging…..attentive and caring. My kids are drawn to her personality and energy which creates focus. (Of which I wish I could create at home!) Just what a young student needs. I feel fortunate to have had my sons benefit from her coaching talent.”
Steve Wydman, Parent
“Coach Newkirk has a great way of using humor to help sensitive kids learn from their mistakes while building their confidence & self-esteem.”
Brushy Creek Parent
“If you are looking for a basketball camp that encompasses skills training, sportsmanship, ability, and team work then you have found it in Coach ‘Em Up Basketball Camps. As a former high school and middle school dance team director I’ve had the opportunity to observe many coaches in action, and without a doubt I can say Coach Newkirk is one of the best I’ve seen. Her camps are organized; the coaches on staff are prepared, positive and ready to help the players achieve success. There is a reason Coach Newkirk calls her company “Coach ‘Em Up.” It’s exactly what she and her staff of coaches do, they coach kids “up” by using positive coaching methods, focusing on individual players strengths and giving them the tools they need tools to improve their weaknesses. The Coach ‘Em Up coaches work WITH their players, they are part of the team and they lead by example. My son has been attending Coach ‘Em Up basketball camps since he was in 2ndgrade, he looks forward to returning each year and can’t wait until he is old enough to be a mentor coach. This will be his fourth year to attend camp with Coach Newkirk and he is already counting the days.”
