Career
Staurvik had a long active playing career behind him, as a defender and central midfielder, where he played for,, NAC Breda, Shanghai Shenhua F.C., GIF Sundsvall and Fauske/Sprint, before he retired in 2004. After his retirement he had a short spell as playing coach at Harstad in Norwegian Second Division. Tom Kåre Staurvik was capped two times.
Staurvik was assistant coach of in the 2012 season.
In 2013 he was hired as player developer for the women"s team Grand Bodø.