Despite the departure of many key players,[4] he led Ármann's team to victory in the league and promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla.
[5] Along with coaching Ármann, Starr temporarily took over Fram in the Úrvalsdeild karla in December 1979 after John Johnson resigned[6] and managed the team until January 1980.
[7] He continued to coaching Ármann in the Úrvalsdeild karla at the beginning of the 1980-81 season[5] but after a rough start, Starr was fired in mid-November.
[8] Subsequently, he assisted Ívar DeCarsta Webster, Skallagrímur's player-coach, in several games.
[9] Following his time in Iceland, Starr headed to Denmark [ 10 ] before continuing his coaching career in the United States.