TESTIMONIALS
Richard and Jessica Somwaru, Parents
“We feel very fortunate to have been able to work with Coach Marklewitz as a running coach. He has been able to create a good coach-athlete relationship with our son that has enable him to become a better runner and push his athletic limits. We feel that the same push our son gets from Coach Marklewitz also influences his performance with his academics and other challenges he takes on. Coach Marklewitz really makes a personal investment in his athletes and the entire Element Performance program.”
James O’Grady, Parent
“Our daughter has learned to love to run, and she has become quite good at it. We feel this is largely due to Element Performance. Not only does Coach Marklewitz provide innovative training and nutrition expertise, but he knows how to inspire his athletes to exceed their goals while, most importantly, having fun doing it! Guided by Coach Marklewitz, our daughter achieved her summer 2020 goal to run a sub 6-minute mile. The confidence she gained from making such improvement spilled over to other aspects of her life. For all this, Coach Marklewitz deserves a great deal of credit, and we consider Element Performance one of the better investments we have ever made for our daughter.”
Jeanne Mitchell, Parent
“My daughter started with Coach Marklewitz and Element Performance in 2017. He has impressed me by his dedication, support, encouragement, and focus on the whole athlete for each of his student athletes. Coach Marklewitz is not focused solely on their performance but on the process and journey of their training. He is such a great role model for every student athlete and is truly the most caring and skilled coach I have ever met. I’m so happy my daughter has had the opportunity to learn from him both on and off the trails.”
Jennifer Kitchen, Athlete
“Coach Marklewitz deeply cares about every individual and thoughtfully created a flexible, personalized program for me, improving my running performance and mindset. His program highlights the importance of other essential aspects of running such as nutrition, hydration, and sleep, which contributed to better performance a better mental state.”
Erik Kitchen, Parent
“Coach Marklewitz ran a great summer cross-country program! He has an exceptional ability to motivate his runners in a positive way. His workouts began with extensive warm-ups and he taught running techniques to reduce the risk of injuries. He designed individual training regimens to help athletes at different ability levels perform their best, and inspired his runners to work hard and improve.”
Aaron Lobsenz, Athlete
“Coach Marklewitz and the team motivated me through encouragement and camaraderie to make me a better runner.”
Eileen Abt, Parent
“Coach Marklewitz, through his work with the team, provided an encouraging and supportive environment that fostered self-discipline and community. Coach Marklewitz’s work with my son helped him gain confidence, relieve stress, and develop friendships. He is able to work with kids of all skills levels to help them become their best selves.”
Sarah Dickerson, Athlete
“Coach Marklewitz genuinely believes in all of his athletes, no matter their background or capability, and pushes everyone to their fullest extent. I have learned amazing work ethic and determination and am constantly grateful for him showing me just how far I can go physically AND mentally. His immense care and passion are what separated him from all of the other coaches I have had throughout my life.”
David Dickerson, Parent
"Element Performance is exceptional at bringing out the best in a young athlete from helping with biomechanics to training techniques and mental preparation for running events. Coach Marklewitz brings analytical approaches customized to every athlete's needs - he has an instinctive understanding of the young athlete mindset and how to help them find the best in themselves."