Tom Newell
NBA, WNBA and International Basketball Coach
Coach Tom NewellTom Newell runs basketball camps for kids around the globe and has helped positively impact thousands of people's lives. Newell has spent the past 21 years in the highest levels of professional and international basketball programs. Formerly the Head Coach of the Japan National Men's Team and President of the Coaches Who Care Intl., Youth Coaches Certification program, Newell is also working on his second book, having already co-authored "Basketball Post Play" with his father, legendary coach Pete Newell.
Newell began his professional career in 1980 as an east coast scout for the Golden State Warriors. In 1984, he moved to Indiana to become the Director of Player Personnel for the Pacers. After two years in Indiana, Newell moved to the bench as an assistant coach with the Seattle Sonics. From 1990-1997, Newell worked with the New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Dallas Mavericks while also for the first time entering the realm of international basketball. In 1995, Newell became head coach of the Greek professional team Iraklis, then in 1997 began working for the United States Basketball Academy as Director of International Clinics in Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. Coach Newell was also an assistant coach for the WNBA's Portland Fire.
Tom Newell was the first NBA coach to coach a Chinese Basketball Association team, the Jilin Northeast Tigers in 2007-2008. Coach Newell blogged about the experience at www.FamilySportsLifeToday.com/blogs/Tigers.
Since Newell began his work with international programs, much of his time and focus has continued in the area of basketball fundamentals and curriculum both in the United States and abroad. In addition to his coordination of basketball camps and clinics throughout Asia, he has also developed videos, publications, and programs that have focused on youth participation in basketball, teaching young people, parents, and coaches the necessary skills to be a successful participant in the game. He runs non-profit organization, Coaches Who Care, Intl. It is specifically designed to assist volunteer coaches at every level with a proper teaching model and participant/player development programs that will enable coaches and kids alike to have a positive experience with youth sports.
Coach Newell also is the Director of the New Balance/Best Effort Camps and Clinics program in Seattle, Washington, and Clackamas, Oregon. These camps for kids are free, and provide a wonderful template on life skills and discipline each summer. Last year's theme was: "Let's Cease to be Obese", following the previous summer's engagement: "Eat Right to Play Right". The ages of the participants is between 7-17. New Balance shoes has been a strong advocate of this community awareness project, and without their support to Coach Newell's programs, the success and fun each child has would be lost. Coach Newell also provides Volunteer Youth Coaches training clinics and parent symposiums throughout the Puget Sound area of Washington State.
Winning Ways Pro International Inc. is honored to announce the newest addition to our advisory board: Tom Newell. Coach Newell has been a scout and assistant coach in the NBA and WNBA. He was also the first American to coach in China's CBA and was one of the first to coach in Europe (Greece). Coach Newell was also the head coach of Japan's National Team as well as working with the United States Basketball Academy. Newell, the son of basketball coaching legend Pete Newell, is currently working with players of all ages and skill in trying to better their lives both on and off the basketball court. "Coach Tom Newell is one of the most respected figures in all of basketball; both here and abroad", stated WWPI President Barry Mestel. "The wealth of knowledge and the passion that he has for training players, placing players, and helping the game of basketball is unmatched. He will be a vital part to what WWPI is trying to do all over the world."
Tom Newell's Career Highlights
- Scout- Golden State Warriors (NBA)
- Director of Player Personnel - Indiana Pacers (NBA)
- Assistant Coach - Seattle Sonics (NBA)
- Assistant Coach - New Jersey Nets (NBA)
- Assistant Coach - Milwaukee Bucks (NBA)
- Assistant Coach - Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
- Head Coach - Iraklis (Greece)
- Director of International Clinics in Korea, Japan, & Philippines - United States Basketball Academy
- Assistant Coach - Portland Fire (WNBA)
- Head Coach/Consultant - Jilin NE Tigers (Chinese Basketball Association)
- FIBA Expert Instructor for Olympics Development Program - Asia/Americas
- Director - Best Effort Camps & Clinics
- Recent Award Recipient of "Denny Award" for Volunteer Community Action Programs Assisting Children, Parents, & Volunteer Youth Coaches
