Klaus Heck

Klaus taught Physical Education in the Vancouver School District for 33 years, serving as Department Head for 23 of those years.  In addition, he was Principal and Vice-Principal, Vancouver School District Summer School, was on the Board of Directors for BC High School Track & Field and was named to the BC High School Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2007.  Klaus was also head coach for five consecutive Vancouver City Championship teams at Point Grey Secondary School in Vancouver.

Klaus joined the WVS Premier Sports Academies in 2008 and has overseen Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Field Hockey, Tennis, Rugby, and Table Tennis.  During his time in West Vancouver Schools, Klaus has coached both boys’ and girls’ basketball teams at various grade levels.

Klaus is past President of BC High School Boys Basketball Association where he initiated the 20-Team format that has been used for the AAA tournament for two decades and launched the original slam dunk and three-point shot contests.  He has been recognized as a Lifetime Honourary Member by the Association and is currently Chairman of the Past Presidents’ Association.

Klaus obtained his Bachelor of Education and his Master of Education specializing in Administration from Western Washington University, where he played basketball and competed in track & field.