Stephanie Newton

Stephanie Newton is a PCI certified coach and serves as a pickleball director for Next Athletes and Nike Pickleball Camps.

Stephanie Newton was a 4 sport High School athlete, and Collegiate Volleyball player. She has coached youth sports for over 18 years. One of her passions is getting involved in the community and supporting youth any way she can. As a mother of 4, she knows the needs of youth today, and wants to help them gain confidence and reach their goals.

Stephanie also enjoys empowering women, and has been a holistic health coach for over 12 years. Her goal is to help women become more healthy, vibrant, and active, even as they age. She believes in the power of community, and knows pickleball is the best place to receive that.

Stephanie started playing pickleball after her mom suffered a stroke, and almost lost her life. Pickleball became her therapy and a way to cope with the trials she was going through. She started playing every day, and has worked her way up, competing in high level tournaments and events. Crush Pickleball sponsors her as an Athlete and Coach.

Stephanie’s goal is to empower woman through pickleball, and to help the next generation of players with the youth programs. She believes this sport has a place for everyone, and wants to create programs to help support all levels of players.