Markus Starks

“The irony of a snapshot is it captures the moments, but misses the whole journey.” I appreciate every stop thus far & the coaching trees I’ve been able to grow from. Will continue to grow as a leader of men, one who can lead with confidence & poise through whatever adversity.

Thoughts about this off season: where you spend your free time helps determine where you’ll spend your game time. The gym & weight room is a second home to great players. Create time to spend there; earn your coach’s trust. Put in enough work so there’s no doubt you’ve improved!

Discipline sharpens vision.

Your actions prove your greatness

Time is almost here! Get those kids off the 🎮 this summer, and bring them in to work with the HF 🏀coaching staff! Spots will go fast, get signed up ASAP‼️

A player's value isn't in their stats, it's in their impact. - Do they make winning plays? - Do they defend when it's not flashy? - Do they make teammates better?

Playing off two feet is an art that will lead to less turnovers and more efficiency in the paint. The kids that get it, get it. The ones that don’t continue playing off one feet becoming prey for those chase down shot blockers.

D2/D3/JUCOs Here’s a 2027 sleeper for you. Hard worker, extremely Coachable and mild mannered. Has improved a lot this spring and will have an increased role for his HS team. Bryson Dagon 6’1 Guard Carl Sandburg HS (Orland Park,IL)

The difference between interested & invested players shows in the summer. Interested players need perfect circumstances(too hot/cold, no music, too busy). Invested players just need a place to work & get better (gym, track, weight room) & they do. How do you use your off-season?!

NEBRASKA‼️ Two days. One place. Invite - Only Post Player Positional Skills Camp ✅ Skill Development ✅ College Recruiting Assistance ✅ Relationship Building Powered by HLSL x @mstv_sports @Snipershouse @SheaSumpter @CoachMStarks

I will never intentionally misinform coaches about a player. A huge part to the recruitment process is gaining the trust of others, and you build trust thru your daily habits. Integrity—what are you willing/unwilling to do when my back is turned.

Road 2 Greatness 17U completed @PrepHoops Live Period Event with a 3-1 record: Standouts from the weekend include: @Brysonzzz1 13PPG @DevanDavis23 11.7PPG 3RPG @Dsav2027 11.3PPG 10RPG @_brandonboykin0 7.3 PPG 4APG @KaydenSims0 10PPG

5x5 CORE DEFENSIVE PRINCIPLES ▪️5 defenders on a string ▪️5 defenders guarding the ball ▪️5 defenders in a stance ▪️5 defenders communicating ▪️5 defenders with pride to get stops

Read this twice . . . via @kevineastman

@CoachPerry15 Appreciate you Coach always!

@CoachMStarks You’re doing an amazing job coach, keep doing what you’re doing.

Gotta keep my integrity and continue demanding good sportsmanship … Even when the opposing coach and team lacks it, can’t feed into it. Gotta remain the example at all times. Man of morals, and a coach with principles.

NJCAA/NAIA/D2 coaches that will be in attendance in Chicago area for May 15-17 Live Period, be sure to check out our R2G squad.

Why are so many of our Top Seniors in the state still unsigned. There’s ALOT. Meanwhile,I see unranked and less heralded kids signing left and right. Don’t miss the train, better board before it’s too late!

Yeah Z‼️ Congratulations, well deserved! Mount Mercy is getting a winner, a leader, and hard worker! Go be great!

This bug has had me down for about a week now. I’m used to being high energy, this feeling of drowsiness either from the bug or medicine for it has me completely out of wack. So I’m up at 4:46am attempting to sweat it out in a sauna.

Championship teams don’t get lucky. They take their vitamins. Attitude. Belief. Commitment. Discipline. Energy. Focus. Grit. Humility. Simple. Not easy. Which one does your team need most right now?