NEWMAN HP

Special Assistant 

To The Head Coach.

The game has changed and the demands on head coaches have never been greater. Newman HP brings a depth of experience across performance, operations, and strategy so your vision gets executed at the highest level when it matters most.

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The Newman HP team has been a huge part of our success. From education to supporting our staff, it has been a huge reason for our success.

Alberto Chiaparini
The Reality

THE GAME HAS CHANGED.

Today's head coach is expected to be a CEO, General Manager, compliance officer, and culture architect without the support staff to match. The complexity has grown. The bandwidth hasn't.

We built this program because coaches kept asking for it. Our goal is simple. Give you your game back. Build world-class teams. Get back to coaching.

01
Roster Volatility
The transfer portal has replaced 4-year cycles with perpetual free agency. Program continuity is harder to build and harder to keep.
02
Administrative Overload
Modern coaches operate in roles that demand expertise far beyond the sideline. The job has expanded. The support hasn't kept up.
03
Staff Fragmentation
Strength and conditioning, sport science, player development, and recruiting rarely operate under a single unified vision. The gaps cost you.
04
Technological Silos
Multiple platforms, disconnected data, and integration gaps make it nearly impossible to turn information into action.
What We Deliver

SIX PILLARS OF PROGRAM SUPPORT.

Every engagement is built around your program's specific needs. Tell us where you want to be. We'll show you what's possible. Most coaches know what they'd do if they had the right infrastructure around them. We make that a reality.

01
Structured Performance Development

Individualized roadmaps for every athlete covering training, recovery, and long-term development. Built to last the full season and beyond.

02
Data Interpretation & Application

We partner with your coaching staff to turn data into better training, smarter recovery, and sharper game-day decisions. Not more dashboards. Better decisions.

03
Coach Education & Integration

Performance data only matters if your coaches know how to use it. We train your staff to read it, apply it, and act on it every week of the season.

04
Organized Tech Stack

Technology multiplies performance when it works in sync. We eliminate fragmentation, consolidate tools, and make your data work for you.

05
Injury Risk Screening & Recovery

Force plate testing, movement diagnostics, cognitive training. Our pro athletes average a 25% reduction in missed time. Same methods. Your program.

06
Year-Round Performance Monitoring

Structured offseason plans and return-to-performance protocols through the Newman HP National Connected Care network. Support doesn't stop when the season does.

Areas of Expertise

NINE DOMAINS. ONE PARTNER.

Our depth across these domains is what makes Newman HP different. We draw on everything to find the right solution for your program.

01
Performance Science
Periodization, recovery protocols, injury prevention, return-to-play
02
Staff Alignment
Org design, role clarity, communication architecture, conflict resolution
03
Data Integration
Performance metrics, benchmarking, decision-support systems
04
Compliance Strategy
NIL management, transfer portal dynamics, institutional compliance
05
Recruiting & Roster
Roster construction, talent evaluation, transfer strategy, retention
06
Culture & Dynamics
Culture audits, team cohesion, leadership development
07
Sensitive Issues
Complex athlete dynamics, navigating national issues, data privacy
08
Budget Optimization
Operational efficiency, tech ROI, staffing budgets, capital allocation
09
Change Management
New hire integration, system overhauls, successful onboarding
01
Performance Science
Periodization, recovery protocols, injury prevention, return-to-play
02
Staff Alignment
Org design, role clarity, communication architecture, conflict resolution
03
Data Integration
Performance metrics, benchmarking, decision-support systems
04
Compliance Strategy
NIL management, transfer portal dynamics, institutional compliance
05
Recruiting & Roster
Roster construction, talent evaluation, transfer strategy, retention
06
Culture & Dynamics
Culture audits, team cohesion, leadership development
07
Sensitive Issues
Complex athlete dynamics, navigating national issues, data privacy
08
Budget Optimization
Operational efficiency, tech ROI, staffing budgets, capital allocation
09
Change Management
New hire integration, system overhauls, successful onboarding
How It Works

THREE STEPS TO FULL SUPPORT.

No long onboarding. No guesswork. Here's exactly how we get started.

1
Strategic Audit

We assess your infrastructure, staff alignment, and data utilization. Everything we need to build the right plan.

2
System Build

A custom performance system built around your program, your people, and your goals. Installed with your staff.

3
Embed & Execute

We stay in it with you. Staff education, real-time data, ongoing support from first session to final game.

Common Questions

DIRECT ANSWERS.

We know the questions coaches ask before they reach out. Here are honest answers to the ones we hear most.

Our model is support, not supervision. Strategic counsel flows to the head coach — never directives to staff. All implementation decisions remain with you. We are a resource, not a replacement.
Newman HP is a force multiplier for your existing staff, not a replacement. Our expertise is in the coordination and translation layer that unifies your S&C, sport science, player development, and sport coaches into one aligned system.
This program is designed to reduce your time burden, not add to it. Strategy sessions are 30 to 60 minutes, twice a month. Weekly touchpoints are email and text. Staff modules are 30 to 45 minutes, four times per year.
Every program we have worked with has improved its total wins and winning percentage. This is the exact model we use with our professional athletes, yielding a 25% year-over-year reduction in time missed due to injuries.
Yes. Our format is completely digital, with in-person options available as needed. On-demand access via phone and text makes geography irrelevant. We work with programs across the country.
We offer four tiers of engagement on a 12-month commitment, structured around your program's needs and level of support. Pricing is discussed directly during your strategic audit call — we want to make sure the fit is right before we talk numbers.
In Their Own Words

WHAT COACHES HAVE TO SAY.

"Newman brings a research-backed approach to sport science, connecting data to daily training and recovery decisions. He consistently sparks curiosity from athletes, encouraging them to take an active role in their development."

Jason Stone, PhD, CSCS
Director of Sport Science Football · University of Cincinnati

"Thomas's ability to bridge sport science with the practical demands of the game has significantly shaped the way I approach athlete development. Evidence-based and completely grounded in the realities of coaching."

Matt Nien, MSc, CSCS
Director of Sports Performance · Salisbury University · 14x NCAA National Champion

"Innovative yet rooted in principle, Coach Newman is unmatched in his ability to develop individuals and teams in the pursuit of peak performance. With Newman HP you are not getting eyewash or the latest trend — you are investing in real, evidence-based solutions. It is the most valuable commitment you can make to your career."

Brandon Shaffer, MS, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Specialist · U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command

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