Head Coach
Kelvin Starr
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Starr | Head Coach | kstarr@masters.edu |
| Troy Leaf | Associate Head Coach | tleaf@masters.edu |
| Jordan Starr | Assistant Coach | jstarr@masters.edu |
| Thomas Lowery | Assistant Coach | tlowery@masters.edu |
| Jared Whitton | Grad Assistant | whittonjc@masters.edu |
| Alma Mater | Assistant Athletic Trainer - Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, M&W Cross Country | kbushner@masters.edu |
About The Master's University Basketball
Playing college basketball requires thinking several moves ahead. At The Master's University, Head Coach Kelvin Starr builds a program that rewards that kind of strategic mindset. Competing in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference, the Mustangs operate within a conference structure that values disciplined, fundamentally sound basketball, the kind that develops players systematically over four years rather than relying on isolated talent. Starr's system emphasizes skill development within defined roles. You'll understand exactly what your pathway looks like: how you fit into the team's tactical framework, what technical improvements matter most for your position, and how consistency compounds into playing time and professional opportunity. The GSAC level offers genuine competition without the recruiting circus of larger conferences, meaning your growth happens through focused coaching and meaningful games, not endless transfers and portal chaos. Santa Clarita provides a stable base for serious student-athletes. The Master's approach treats your time strategically, four years to refine your craft, build chemistry with teammates, and develop the mental toughness that separates players who get opportunities from those who capitalize on them. This isn't the flashy choice. It's the chess move, positioning yourself where dedicated coaching, conference respect, and four-year development create tangible advantages when scouts evaluate you. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$33,777/yr
Grad rate
58%
Enrollment
1,622
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $33,777 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $30,799 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $28,033 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $29,563 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $34,847 / year
- $110,001+
- $35,552 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,622
- Average net price
- $33,777 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $40,910 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $40,910 / year
- Graduation rate
- 58%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Southwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Christian University
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Location Phoenix, AZ | Enrollment 1,165 | Avg. net price $36,720 |
| Benedictine University at Mesa View program → | Location Mesa, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University View program → | Location Prescott, AZ | Enrollment 3,218 | Avg. net price $38,102 |
Hope International University
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Location Fullerton, CA | Enrollment 564 | Avg. net price $31,029 |
La Sierra University
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Location Riverside, CA | Enrollment 1,116 | Avg. net price $22,767 |
Life Pacific University
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Location San Dimas, CA | Enrollment 456 | Avg. net price $26,892 |
| Ottawa University Arizona View program → | Location Surprise, AZ | Enrollment 836 | Avg. net price $36,118 |
| Park University Gilbert View program → | Location Gilbert, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
The Master's University
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Location Santa Clarita, CA | Enrollment 1,622 | Avg. net price $33,777 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Master's University NAIA?
Yes, The Master's University is an NAIA program in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for The Master's University men's basketball.
What conference is The Master's University in?
The Master's University competes in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at The Master's University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $33,777 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at The Master's University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,622 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to The Master's University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.