Coach Marcus was born and raised in Charleston, WV. He started playing basketball at the age of 9. He achieved first team All-State (WV) recognition his junior and senior year in HS. He received multiple D1 and D2 collegiate offers. He played on the All Air Force team for 4 years and was selected for All Armed Forces 2 out of the 4 years. He played D2 ball at Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA. He has 6 years of coaching youth basketball experience and 4 years experience as a personal basketball trainer. There is no better trainer to teach the paint than this 6’6 Big Man.