BY ERMIRA BABAMUSTA/
Mark Superfit (Mark Juncaj) is an accomplished athlete winning 5 Run, hit, and throw Detroit City championships in baseball, 5 city league Championships in hockey, and multiple tournament championships in basketball. Currently he is in demand as one of the best-loved motivator and fitness advisor.
Mark Superfit has a passion to inspire and motive young people to learn the value of a fit lifestyle. An entrepreneur, motivational speaker and lifestyle/fitness advisor Mark exudes enthusiasm and energy in his lifelong journey to help and encourage others.
Having spent an entire lifetime in sports, modeling and fitness, Mark has achieved success through discipline and determination.
“Reaching for greatness takes hard work! Never giving up and persevering through those tough times is what separates us and keeps us from falling short and making it past the finish line. With fierce determination, realistic goals, and hard work, we can become all we ever dreamed of!” said Mark Superfit.
Mark was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Albanian parents, Kola dhe Tolja Juncaj from Hoti, Montenegro. Mark Superfit began excelling in sports at a very young age. He came to fame as a multitalented athlete, who excelled in baseball, football, hockey and baseball. Mark won 2 batting champion titles in baseball while in high school. He broke the single season stolen base record, won 5 Run, hit, and throw contests in the city of Detroit. He won several city championships in the Detroit Police Athletic leaguer and is a 2 time state runner up in Michigan state championship summer league. He also led multiple teams in hitting, stolen bases, runs, hits, home runs.
As a hockey player Mark’s milestone moments include scoring 101 goals in 33 games, winning 5 city and league championships, and 5 goal scoring titles. As a leader in basketball, he won multiple tournament championships and led teams in scoring and rebounding. In football, Mark Superfit is known as a great kickoff and punt returner, who led the team in rushing and kick return yards.
“Sports truly taught me what it meant to be a team. What it means to work together and create a bond! We can accomplish great things on our own but, when we work together in unity, it truly creates immeasurable opportunities!” said Mark Juncaj exclusively for Dielli.
“My coaches were so important to me! They taught me what it meant to be a leader and how much we can effect not only an individual but, an entire team and also community by our words and by our actions! Leadership has so much value!” added Mr. Juncaj.
Mark is currently attending Destiny School of Ministry in Michigan pursuing a BA degree in Theology. He serves as the chair person to the Albanian Committee for Alcoholism/Addiction and has dedicated his life to helping others access recovery support services. Mark is also working on translating the 12 step book from Albanian to English and hopes to travel to Albanian cities to distribute and give seminars. He started the first ever Albanian speaking recovery meeting in Detroit that is fully endorsed by the 12 step world headquarters in New York City. “I am passionate about bringing Sobriety to the Albanian Community with alcoholism/addiction and helping others in need in all areas of life,” he said.
“Inspiring” and “champion” are words that frequent Mark Superfit’s social media presence. With over 10,400 followers on Instagram (@Marksuperfit) and growing, Mark has touched the hearts of many, teaching the next generation balance, hard work, dedication and to dream big.