HI! I’M KENDRA MARLEY
I’m the Owner and Head Human Performance Coach of EVOLVE Performance. My passion is to help people fit fitness into their life by implementing sustainable habits, programs, and mindset practices that evolve with them as they build vitality and achieve their goals. I believe everyone deserves to find success in achieving their health, fitness and performance ambitions. I believe you CAN, and you WILL accomplish anything you set your mind to!
I have spent a majority of my life in sport, and training for some sort physical or performance goal. I know what it means to be dissatisfied with your current physical state, to push your body to the extreme, to experience cravings, to “fall “off-the-wagon,” to struggle with body image and self-esteem, to train for a meaningful competition or essential mission, and to be challenged both mentally and physically when undergoing a transformation or a grueling schedule. This is why I understand you, and I’m here to help you uncover your path to peak health and performance and be the wind in your sails when the going gets tough!
With over 15 years of experience, I have helped hundreds of people like you achieve their health, fitness, and sport performance goals. I work with cross country jetsetters, pro athletes, military professionals, youth or elders experiencing weightlifting for the first time, mothers transitioning through the stages of pregnancy, parents trying to balance family and work obligations while prioritizing their own health, and everyone in between. I love helping people see and experience what their minds and bodies are capable of achieving with hard work, persistence, and dedication over time.
The holistic approach of EVOLVE Performance programming uses in-depth health and exercise evaluations, strength training programs, lifestyle and habit integration, nutrition coaching, and mindset and mental performance techniques to produce significant results based on your unique goals and needs. As your coach, I will help you navigate the transitions within your health and fitness journey and will be your soundboard as you reorient your thoughts to redefine what health and fitness looks like for you and create lasting change.
Are you ready to be stronger, build muscle, keep up with your kids, do 10 pull-ups, run your first 5K, improve your confidence, live longer, [INSERT YOUR GOALS HERE]?! Click below to sign up for a complimentary consultation and start your evolution today.
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Recomposition and fat loss
Injury prevention and corrective exercise
Performance nutrition and supplementation
Behavioral change and lifestyle management
Mindset and mental performance coaching
Bodybuilding and physique competition
Athletic performance enhancement
Combat/tactical strength and conditioning and military physical fitness training
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B.A. Exercise Science & Studio Art, St. Olaf College, MN, 2006
M.S. Sport Psychology, Capella University, MN, 2020
American Safety Training Institute (ASTI), CPR & AED
USA Hockey Certified Coach - Level 3
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Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS)
Mental Toughness Specialist (MNTS)
Virtual Coaching Specialist (VCS)
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Certified Nutrition Coach - Level 1 (PN1)
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Suspension Training - Level 1
TRX for Yoga
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Level 1 ViPR PRO® Functional Strength
Level 2 ViPR PRO® Team Training
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IPE Professional Physique Competitor, May 2015 - Present
Linebacker, O-Line, & Safety, MN Valkyrie, Legends Football League, 2011-2013
Amateur MMA Fighter, 2009 - 2011, 2-0 Record, Ranked in Top 5 Nationally
Defenseman, Women’s Ice Hockey Team, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, 2002-2006
Varsity Girl’s Ice Hockey team, Willmar Senior High School, MN, 1999-2002: 4-year letter winner, 2002 All-Conference, 2002 Academic All-Conference, 2002 MN State Tournament - 3rd Place
Varsity Track & Field, Cross Country, and Soccer.
Other sport experience: Shooting Sports, Gymnastics, Golf, Lacrosse, Skiing, Snowboarding
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Head Coach, El Paso Lady Rhinos Ice Hockey Program, Aug 2024 - Present
Assistant Coach, El Paso Lady Rhinos Ice Hockey Team, Oct 2018-Oct 2020