Ahmad Starks
@astarks3
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Professional Basketball Trainer. Former Pro 🏀 🇸🇪🇦🇺🇨🇳🇨🇦🇧🇷🇲🇰. Oregon State/Illinois Alum IG: @astarks3
Chicago, IL
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Workout with Dana Evans
@Danaaakianaaa
@chicagosky
before she left to play in Turkey. Creating space with the drag dribble, ball screen actions to score and passing reads. Dana is a bucket with great speed. Look for her to have a breakout year in the
@WNBA
next season
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What a blessing to be brought on by the WNBA Champion
@chicagosky
. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to helping the team chase another title! The road to another ring begins Friday. Let’s get to it!
#skytown
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My first season with the
@chicagosky
was incredible! A special group of people that had 4 All-Stars, countless hall of famers, an All-Rookie Team member, 3-Point Shootout Champion, the best young talent, Executive of the Year and the most wins in franchise history!
#skytown
💙💛
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Full Season highlights from Brazil 🇧🇷 Wanted to show love to some of my favorite Chicago artists with this one. Link in bio!
@superstarKAMI
@chancetherapper
@JoeyPurps
@reeseynem
@VicMensa
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Come a long way, still a lot more work to do! Keep grind and stay the course 💪🏾
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Dana Evans of the Chicago Sky going 4/4 today doing the Patty Mills drill. One of the best shooters I’ve worked with. Last workout before she heads back to Turkey where she lead the league in scoring last year.
#starkstraining
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IYKYK…A lot of Chicago basketball history in this pic. 2 Lottery Picks, 2 College and McDonald’s All-Americans, National Champion, 2 Finals Four’s, 2 Illinois Mr. Basketball’s, a lot of City and State Championships, All City/State players, record holders, Pros!
#starkstraining
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Demonstrating a few different pick ups with some of my college guys. Working the handle and footwork as well as getting the ball quickly to your shot pocket after you create your space. Congrats to
@WYoungX1
on signing with
@BadgerMBB
. Big things ahead!!!
#StarksTraining
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Game Day!!! Love helping the team get prepared for war. Best part of my job! Check out some of the pre game routines of
@Danaaakianaaa
@rebekah_jasmine
@Candace_Parker
and
@stevens_azura
. Let’s get this road kill tonight!
#skytown
🎥:
@michaelhicksjr
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Antonio Reeves (
@ToniooReeves
) is a NBA prospect from
@KentuckyMBB
. He averaged 14ppg while shooting 40% from 3. First video is this year before his first two NBA workouts and the NBA G-League Combine. Second video is from a year ago before he got to UK.
#starkstraining
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McDonald’s All-American Aden Holloway (
@ucancallmebiz
) came to Chicago and got some work in for a few days. Worked ball screen actions, finishes and emphasized creating space. Looking forward to his freshman year at Auburn.
#StarksTraining
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End of an era. Last few times together for this group before the next chapter.
#StarksTraining
#Dolphins
🐬
🎥:
@asaphoops_
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Jabari Parker, Sam Thompson, Jamari Traylor and Ben Coupet battling this fall. Nothing like competing. The guys getting after it in preparation for this season
#StarksTraining
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Brianna McDaniel (Texas A&M), Whitney Dunn (Loyola), Skylar Jones (2023) and Destiny Jackson (2025) are all one of the top players in the state and the country in their respective classes
#StarksTraining
🎥:
@kayliimayy
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Being physical isn’t just a defensive thing! Being strong and keeping your defender behind you gives you plenty of options. You can draw fouls, put the defense in a 2 on 1 situation with your big man, and create different scoring opportunities for yourself.
#StarksTraining
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This group right here is special! Deeper than the talent, these guys grew my passion for the game again after I stopped playing overseas. Being able to teach and mentor on and off the court about this process and life has meant everything to me.
#starkstraining
📸:
@asaphoops_
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Summer 2023 was the best summer yet. A lot of long days and hard work but I love what I do. Good luck to everybody this upcoming season. I love helping everyone get prepared for all the great things to come.
#StarksTraining
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I’m excited to announce Starks Training. I will be providing basketball training to players at all levels, beginners to pros. Private or semi private workouts for players of all ages. Let’s get to work!!!
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Since I was in 4th grade you’ve shown nothing but love to me. Proud of you bro keep pushing! The real support each other...💯✊🏾🌹
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Tough group of young Chicago guards right here! Just a few of many in this class. Worked patience and creativity in ball screen actions. Also using your defenders body against them to create space. Work then compete. That’s how we get better.
#StarksTraining
🎥:
@hoop__vibez
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Fresh off leading the Turkish league in scoring with 23 ppg and finishing in 2nd place in Eurocup, Dana Evans is back home getting ready for season 4 with the Chicago Sky. She made her first 36 shots and made 18 straight 3s at one point. Look out for a big year!!!
#StarksTraining
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Point Guard battles…nothing like it. All the drills are great but to truly get better you have to compete too. All love between us when we’re learning from each other. When it’s time to hoop, it’s war! I still got a lot left in the tank too..,
#starkstraining
🎥:
@hoop__vibez
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After idolizing my brother
@jerome_randle
all my life and to work him out whenever he’s in town is a next level feeling! He showed us some crazy footwork drills as well. Then throwing in my boy
@DalenDavis2
.. I know my pops is smiling down on us 🙏🏾✊🏾
🎥:
@hoop__vibez
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Big congrats to Jahlil Okafor on signing with the Indiana Pacers. Proud of you my guy. Been through some ups and downs and injuries and just kept pushing. Dominated his time overseas and is getting a chance to be back where he belongs. True Chicago Legend!
#StarksTraining
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If you’re not competing, you’re wasting your time! The guys have been getting after it in the runs to prepare for their next destinations.
#StarksTraining
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Highlights from my second year of professional basketball in Australia (2017). After taking a year and a half off due to being partially blind and the death of my father, it was a blessing have this opportunity to do what I love again. Averaged close to 20 points a game.
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Control what you can control 💯
Ahmad Starks, do
@Jllebasquete
, anotou 27 pontos na derrota para o Brasília nesta quinta (28). O norte-americano é o maior pontuador do NBB por 36 minutos. Confira o top 20 da liga.
@Bulgarelli1971
@eduagraespn
@Danilo0014
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Great ball handling and passing warm up. Quick handle then putting the pass on the money. Then continue with the handle into skilled finishes with contact. S/O Trevor Moore for signing his second deal to play in Belarus 🇧🇾. Fred Cleveland up next!
#StarksTraining
@_fredcleveland2
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Season is approaching. Apply what you’ve learned this summer, mentally and physically, but still understand your role. Everyone’s path and situation is different.
#StarksTraining
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A few highlights from my freshman year at
@beavermbb
in 2010-2011. Real buckets playing against high level guys and future pros. Guys like
@isaiahthomas
,
@klaythompson
,
@nikolavucevic_
and more.
@pac12hoops
was loaded!!!
🎥:
@firemixtapess
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Guards hitting the big and getting it back for a middle ball screen. Working on hitting the roller and making the correct read to either bounce pass or lob.
#StarksTraining
🎥:
@stephdsneakerking
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Big shoutout to Adidas Legacy program for having me as this years basketball trainer for all of your schools. Had a great time at each school teaching concepts. For sure will be around for more work and to catch your games this season. Good luck!
#StarksTraining
#adidaslegacy
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Finally got back to it after a long break. Picked up right where I left off. Performance was for you pops 🙏🏾✊🏾💯
Starks flertou com o recorde de pontos da temporada! 💥
O armador do
@Jllebasquete
estava unstoppable nas bolas de 3 pontos (7/14), foram 34 pontos, 5 rebotes, 3 roubos e 31 de eficiência, mas não conseguiu evitar a derrota da sua equipe! 👀🏀
#JLExMOG
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Three of the top seniors in Chicago have been locked in preparing for college. Competing against each other daily while getting their minds and games ready. Here making live reads off the DHO action.
#StarksTraining
@_germaineb_
@du4ce_
@_christerrell14
🎥:
@oscarvillalobos_
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Can’t celebrate the 2023 class without shouting out
@Skylarjones23
. Back to back city champ and 2X All State player. Congrats on everything so far. A lot more work to be done but I’m super proud! You’ve helped me as much I’ve helped you. We locked in killa let’s keep it going 💯
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Big time W!! Let’s close it out Tuesday!
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Working on different counters once you get cut off on your drive is important. Being patient and using your pivot foot correctly without traveling is an elite skill.
#StarksTraining
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Looking for interns to assist with workouts. Rebounding, defense, passing and playing offense at times. Work with pros in the mornings with evening sessions available as well. Interns in the past have went on to become trainers, coaches and graduate assistants. DM for more info.
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Balance and control in the low post is everything. It’s not always about power or speed in this area. Having great balance and understanding how to use your body and pivots can make you elite on the block or mid post.
#StarksTraining
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Working the cross step wrap and being creative downhill. Selling the first attack dribble hard and countering quick can get the defender off balance just enough to get where you want.
#StarksTraining
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Creating game situations like these help teach how to read your defender and the help. Here we are playing live out of the Iverson cut and working how to score efficiently. Pace was phenomenal! 3 D1 signees and a D1 prospect getting after it!
#StarksTraining
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S/O to
@striasport
for dropping off a few pairs of kicks. They’re comfortable, colors are 🔥 and traction lasts a long time. Go ahead and get you a pair! Use my code: Ahmad15 to get 15% off on basketball or everyday shoes!!!
#striasport
#starkstraining
#chicago
#basketball
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I’m willing to bet Dennis Rodman’s 48 hours in Vegas is arguably the best 48 hours anyone’s ever had
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Always working these hooks. One of the toughest shots to master but probably the toughest shot to stop. With the left is tough!
#StarksTraining
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Words can't express how great it is to be able to sit and talk with my 89 year old grandmother. She's crazy funny and means the world to me!
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Shooters don’t just shoot, they make shots. Contested and uncontested, the guys made shots today.
#StarksTraining
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I don't hear it too often so it's the greatest feeling ever when my grandmother actually calls me by my name ☺️
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Seasons are over now so it’s back to grind. Seniors preparing for college and underclassmen getting ready for the aau season. Focusing on your craft consistently and competing against the best is how get better. The 1s have been like that…
#StarksTraining
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Congrats to my college teammate Malcolm Hill on everything this season. NBA call up to the
@pelicansnba
, G League player of the week, and setting the single game scoring record with 44 points. Two a days with
@jeffpagliocca
and myself has paid off.
#StarksTraining
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Not too many as shifty as
@jerome_randle
. Elite handle and speed with a killer mentality. Staying ready for one more grind season over the waters. Stay tuned for more work from the UNLMTED training group!
🎥:
@hoop__vibez
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Everybody go check out the film short “The Choice” starring
@chris_gone_crazy
and
@_famousdebo
ft. myself. S/O my brother and the actor
@jamalakakpo
on his first film as a director and allowing me play a role. Stay tuned for more from this…Link in Bio
#StarksTraining
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Last year's orange and blue scrimmage. About to give Nnanna some work lol season starts tomorrow 🏀
#ILL
http://t.co/0tsYwv1ktd
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Wishing my parents a happy 25th wedding anniversary! Been together since they were in 10th grade and still going strong. That's crazy! 👫 ❤💍
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Election Day 2008.....sometimes you don’t realize how special certain moments are until you look back on it. This is one of those times, especially with everything that’s going on right now. Getting to play ball with
@BarackObama
on this special day in history was a blessing!!!
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My brother
@slamiam12
has put a ton of work in as a 9 year pro. Earlier this season in Mongolia he averaged 19 points in 21 minutes while shooting 50% from the 3. Elite level shooting that we plan to carry over now with
@astrosjalisco
in Mexico.
#StarksTraining
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The duo is back! Chicago come out this Saturday and support! NBA players and a ton of Chicago made pros. All for the kids!!! Hit
@McKinleyNelson_
for donations
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Today starts college basketball and I’m looking at some of my old film again. These highlights are from my junior year. This season I broke the all-time record for 3-pointers made at
@BeaverMBB
, earned National Player of the Week and Pac-12 twice!
🎥:
@firemixtapess
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Appreciate everybody supporting the brand. I love helping people reach their goals and prepare for what’s next on and off the court. Hit me up for the work!
#StarksTraining
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S/O my guy
@imfelicio
for bringing me his jersey from his team in Spain. Put in some great work this summer to prepare for his games with the Brazilian national team before he goes back for another season with
@fundacioncbg
. Good luck with everything this year!
#StarksTraining
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The daily grind. It’s a marathon not a sprint. What happens in the dark come will come to the light.
#StarksTraining
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Check out my new podcast “Bleav in Pac-12 Basketball” with
@Diablos00
. Download and subscribe to our podcast on i-Tunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, Luminary, and Tune In.
@BleavPodcasts
It's Bleav in Pac-12 Basketball with
@Diablos00
and
@astarks3
! Get to know our hosts on their premiere episode - available here:
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The goal with everything I do is to put players in position to be successful in the game. As many game like reps as possible so when the situation appears in the game it’s like second nature. Real game actions produce results. The work shows right here with
@jah8
#StarksTraining
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Different ways to create shots or drives out of this quick hip turn. Most do this on the perimeter but can be done in tighter spaces as well to keep the defense guessing.
#StarksTraining
@SlamIAm12
@xaamos
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Last night
@rayrice24
tip dunk
#3
on top 10 plays.
@Ekey33
buzzer beater featured all night....
#ILL
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Finishing the workout with the Patty Mills conditioning shooting drill. Make shots while you’re tired. Pros staying ready for that next call!
#StarksTraining
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@TeamRHJAZ
Played in PAC 12 for 3 years before you got there. Loved going at with Arizona. Respect ✊🏾
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