Tom Newell is a veteran basketball coach, teacher, scout, and mentor whose career has taken him through some of the highest levels of professional and international basketball. Over more than four decades, he has worked with players and coaches around the world, developing a reputation for player development and teaching the game.

Tom began his professional career as a scout with the Golden State Warriors before becoming Director of Player Personnel for the Indiana Pacers. He later served as an assistant coach with the Seattle SuperSonics, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks, along with coaching and player-development roles internationally. His experience has given him a unique perspective on basketball, leadership, and the importance of teaching the fundamentals. 

Beyond professional basketball, Tom has dedicated significant time to helping young players and coaches. Through Coaches Who Care, International, he has worked to provide volunteer coaches with teaching models and player-development programs designed to create positive experiences for young athletes. 

Tom’s work has always extended beyond wins and losses. His focus on teaching, mentoring, teamwork, fundamentals, and developing people connects naturally with the 3P Champions message: Passion. Purpose. Principle. His story demonstrates how the game of basketball can become a vehicle for education, character, and lifelong impact.