Author and developer of youth volleyball and basketball curriculums, drill books, training journals, and more.

Speaker and presenter at conferences and coach clinics.

Creator of products designed to make training more effective and fun.

Deborah's Message

Deborah's Message

"Connecting with young minds and bringing the tools and techniques of the field of education to the world of sports has been my lifelong passion. I am so grateful to be able to share my ideas, experience, and products to make sports more fun for young athletes and their coaches. Let’s keep putting fun in fundamentals, knowing the essential foundation they provide, building confidence early, and passing on the beautiful lifetime gift of sport."
Coach Newkirk designs skill-driven products for everyone, from school districts to school kids, to make learning sports more fun. Find more in the Coach 'Em Up Shop.
Skill Ball:
Skill Ball:
colored and numbered panels teach passing, setting, underhand serving, overhand serving and hitting.
Complete, seamless K-5 lesson plans with videos, posters, and worksheets. Coming Summer 2019!
Complete, seamless K-5 lesson plans with videos, posters, and worksheets. Coming Summer 2019!
Complete, seamless K-5 lesson plans with videos, posters, and worksheets. Coming Summer 2019!
Complete, seamless K-5 lesson plans with videos, posters, and worksheets. Coming Summer 2019!
Twelve weeks of age-appropriate drills and skill building for Grades K-6.
Hot Shot
Hot Shot
Basketball and Volleyball training programs to make practice fun!
Basketball and Volleyball 10,000
Basketball and Volleyball 10,000
Improve your game with these fun programs!
Training Journal
Training Journal
for every sport and level, filled with prompts for reflection and goal setting, space to draw, and inspiration.
Co-Authored by Coach Newkirk, 120 creative drills for youth coaches.

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