College recruiting is competitive, nuanced, and relationship-driven. Most families feel overwhelmed at the beginning. We provide strategic clarity, honest evaluation, and positioning guidance so athletes move intentionally, not reactively.
You may be wondering:
• Are we behind?
• What level is realistic?
• Should we already be contacting coaches?
• Is Early Decision something we should consider?
• How do we know where we stand?
We begin by answering those questions with clarity and honesty.
We evaluate:
Most importantly:
Where does your athlete stand on potential
college recruiting boards right now?
Priority recruit?
On the radar?
Still unknown?
Clarity changes everything.
We evaluate:
No hype. No false promises. Just positioning
Once we understand your
starting point, we create:
Recruiting becomes
intentional instead of reactive.
We help families understand:
Recruiting is about positioning, not just performance.
We help families understand:
Recruiting is about positioning, not just performance.
Recruiting is relationship-driven. We help manage it professionally.
Basketball is one part of the decision.
We evaluate:
The goal is not just a commitment post. It is the right four-year experience.
Jasmin joined the Starz program in 4th grade and, through years of dedicated development, earned a full scholarship to Syracuse University.
Caroline started with Starz as a 4th grader. Her dedication within our system led to a standout career and a scholarship to the University of Connecticut (UConn).
Marnelle joined our program in the 9th grade. Her impact was immediate, ultimately earning her a scholarship to Boston College.
Joining Starz in the 8th grade from Puerto Rico, Yirsy’s talent flourished in our elite environment, leading to a scholarship to play at Northeastern University.
Mandy Carter-Zegarowski is the Executive Director of MCW Starz and a recruiting strategist dedicated to aligning athletic opportunity with academic excellence. With firsthand experience navigating high-level basketball and collegiate recruiting, she works closely with families to provide honest evaluation, strategic positioning, and holistic fit guidance. Her approach centers on clarity, integrity, and helping young women use basketball as a vehicle for long-term growth and opportunity.
During this call we will:
Strategy determines where it leads.
We help families move from:
Confused → Clear
Reactive → Strategic
Overwhelmed → Supported
We’d love to get to know more about the player and discuss the next steps. Select a convenient time below for a consultation.
