Marcus McElhenney

Marcus McElhenney is a six-time world medalist, three-time world champion and an Olympic bronze medalist from Philadelphia. Prior to his career on the national team, he was also a former student athlete at Temple University.

After coaching high school for several years, Marcus was inspired to help other young athletes secure a spot at their dream school. This realization led him to join the Sparks Consulting team as a counselor in 2010. To this day, when you ask Marcus what he enjoys most about being a counselor, he’ll say it’s the opportunity to empower others to achieve their goals. He is incredibly passionate about helping students find the right path, not just for college, but for a lifetime of growing experiences, challenges, and success.

Marcus holds a Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology from Temple University and a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco. He also serves as the firm's general counsel.