Author: Coach Newkirk

Coach ‘Em Up Kid Success Story

  One of, if not the most exciting and rewarding parts of coaching is seeing players grow, learn, and ultimately meet their goals! COACH ‘EM UP is proud of ALL our student-athletes for trying hard, working hard, and giving their best effort. We see “success” in many forms and we have had many of you share your… Read more »

Basketball Drill

Yesterday we saw Coach Earnie Williams practicing a form we repeat in all our training.  Here are a few more photos of this drill – appropriate from beginner to pro!                    

Tribute to Coach Earnie Williams

  We are so proud of CEU Certified Coach Earnie Williams, who is headed overseas to play professional basketball for Romania!  Coach Williams inspired us all with her dedicated training this summer; she is a wonderful role model for our young athletes.             Coach Williams is working on muscle memory… Read more »

2013 Summer Camp Mentors

Coach ‘Em Up’s Mentor Program allows experienced athletes to give back by helping coach younger students.

Payton is our first Volleyball 10,000 Wall of Famer!

Payton attended our COACH ‘EM UP 2013 Spring Break Volleyball Camp at Brushy Creek Community Center and she never looked back!  To read her interview with Coach Newkirk, visit the Volleyball 10,000 Wall of Fame!

Katie’s on the Wall of Fame!

Katie has recently completed the Basketball 10,000 challenge and is our newest member of the Wall of Fame!  Here’s my interview with Katie: Q: Katie, How long have you played volleyball? A: I believe I was 5 years old. It was in a league at WAYA. Q: Who is your favorite NBA or WNBA team?… Read more »