Mark Heese is a three-time Canadian Olympian and 1996 Olympic bronze medalist in beach volleyball. With over three decades of experience as an elite athlete, coach, entrepreneur, and Olympic commentator, Mark brings a unique perspective on performance, leadership, and personal development.

As Co-Founder of Maximum Reach, Mark is passionate about helping young athletes discover their potential both on and off the court.

Mark has coached over 14 years of club volleyball where he has won multiple provincial and national medals and has performed hundreds of clinics across the country. His coaching philosophy goes far beyond technical skills and winning. Mark believes sport is one of life’s greatest classrooms, providing opportunities to develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, accountability, and character.

Through Maximum Reach, Mark strives to create an environment where athletes learn to embrace challenges, compete with purpose, and understand that the greatest victories often happen within ourselves.

John May
Co-Founder // Maximum Reach

Olympic coach

John May is a prominent Canadian volleyball coach and former Olympic coach who has built an elite reputation across both indoor university programs and international beach volleyball, coaching at the 2000, 2004 and 2016 Olympic Games.

Kristina May
2016 Olympian

Kristina May pursued her passion for the sport of beach volleyball after graduating from the University of Toronto and began climbing the rankings on the international stage. In 2015 she made history by becoming the first Canadian woman to ever win a World Tour medal along with her partner Jamie Broder. The duo established themselves as powerful team, winning NORCECA Continental Championship titles in 2013 and 2015. They competed in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.