Our team and our mission
Welcome to PolyCoach, where passion and expertise come together on the sand. Our team of seasoned coaches, with experience in international competitions, is here to guide your growth in beach volleyball with energy and professionalism.
Our hallmark? A contagious energy and a positive atmosphere that turn every training session into a rewarding experience, no matter your skill level. We are dedicated to developing and popularizing this thriving sport by sharing our expertise with an ever-growing community of passionate players.
Ivan Reka
Founder and Coach
Native of Parc Jeanne-Mance, Ivan seeks to share his passion for sports with the entire volleyball community and encourage the next generations aspiring to reach the elite level.
Athlete on the Canadian national beach volleyball team from 2017 to 2022.
Head coach of the performance teams at Everton Volleyball Club.
Assistant coach of the UQAM Citadins Division 1 women's volleyball team.
Multiple provincial and national titles in volleyball and beach volleyball as both athlete and coach.
Participant in the Tokyo Olympics.
Participation in around fifteen international competitions.Over a decade of coaching experience.
More than ten years of experience as a coach, collaborating with athletes from U13 category to national team players.
Klea Sirois
Coach
Former athlete of the Canadian national beach volleyball team
First Quebecois athlete to play NCAA Division 1 beach volleyball
2-time regular season champions and 2-time ASUN conference champions
8-time provincial champions in indoor and beach volleyball
Former assistant coach of the Montreal Celtic U18 women's volleyball team
Beach volleyball coach for Volleyball Québec, College Jean De La Mennaie, Club Phoenix, and Club Leaside
1st Division 1 collegiate indoor volleyball all-star team
Théo Bastien
Coach
Théo has been passionate about volleyball since he could walk. After practicing it for many years, transmitting this passion now appears as the most natural choice.
Athlete at the Dinard pôle espoir from 2015 to 2018.
5th place in the UNSS World Championships in 2016.
Double runner-up in the French U18 Championship in 2016-2017.
Best right side at the Interpol France in 2018.
Athlete at the professional training center in Aragon, Sète from 2018 to 2020.
Double French U21 Champion in 2018-2019.
Assistant coach for the N2 team in Orgerblon.
4th place in the Quebec Beach Volleyball Provincial Championship in 2023.
Vivien Tournier
Coach
Born at the foot of the Alps in France, he was probably more destined for a career in snow volleyball. However, the warmth of the sand on the French beaches won over his heart. It's this warmth, his good humor, and his experience that he wishes to share with volleyball enthusiasts today!
Athlete on the French national beach volleyball team from 2017 to 2020.
4th place in the European Championships under 18.
Multiple participations in world and European championships in the youth category.
Coach of the sports association at INSA University in Toulouse.
4th place in the Quebec Beach Volleyball Provincial Championship in 2023.
Richard Steinberger
Coach
Although he started his beach volleyball career relatively late, he was immediately passionate from the very first ball contact. One of his philosophies is that no matter how exhausting or frustrating a day might be, playing beach volleyball allows you to forget your worries. This sport is so complex and fast-paced that there is neither space nor time for problems while playing, and the good feeling after an intense session is simply indescribable.
Certified Austrian Beach Volleyball Coach
3 years of coaching experience at the Sports University of Innsbruck, working with players from beginner to competitive levels
Coach at Europe’s largest beach volleyball camp (2019)
Extensive experience coaching children and adolescents, from beginner to advanced levels
Third place at the Tyrolean University Championships (2023, 2024)
Multiple top-three finishes at Austrian indoor and beach volleyball tournaments
