MAXIS Athletes

Kerem Ayhan is a professional middle-distance runner specializing in the 800m, with a personal best of 1:46.08 and a current World Athletics ranking inside the top 150 in the Men's 800m. He competed collegiately at Lehigh University from 2019-2023, graduating with a degree in architecture and a minor in applied mathematics, before earning a graduate focus in construction management at Northeastern University. At Lehigh he was a 2022 Patriot League Indoor DMR champion, won three individual Patriot League 800m medals across the 2022 outdoor, 2023 indoor, and 2023 outdoor seasons, and holds the school records in the indoor 800m, indoor 1000m, and indoor 4x800m relay. At Northeastern he was the 2024 Coastal Athletic Association indoor 800m champion and outdoor silver medalist. Kerem now trains with Garden State Track Club and represents Türkiye in international competition, having transferred his eligibility from the USA to Turkey in April 2024.

Christian Bennett is a defensive back at The College of New Jersey known for his physical play, leadership, and impact on and off the field. During the 2024 season, he recorded 40 tackles, an interception, and multiple forced turnovers, stepping into a key role in the secondary while helping elevate the team's culture and intensity. A first-generation American of Jamaican heritage from Newark, NJ, Bennett brings a disciplined, high-energy approach shaped by both his background and competitive mindset. Off the field, he is a Presidential Scholarship recipient actively involved in leadership and professional development, including mentoring through the School of Business and participation in organizations like the National Association of Black Accountants. He has also gained experience in venture capital and community relations, while contributing to a real estate development project that placed third in a JLL-sponsored competition. Balancing athletics, academics, and leadership, Bennett embodies the MAXIS philosophy of maximizing performance, resilience, and long-term growth across every aspect of life.

Mikey Haikal represents resilience-driven performance, proving excellence across athletics, academics, and leadership despite adversity. After suffering a broken leg his freshman year, he returned to become an NCAA Division II All-American at Bentley University, earning All-NE10 honors (2nd and 3rd Team) and serving as team captain while leading Bentley to a Regular Season Title. Off the field, he ranks in the top 1% of student-athletes as the United Soccer Coaches' National Scholar Player of the Year and a two-time CSC Academic All-District honoree. As the founder of Elevate Soccer, a youth training development franchise, Mikey combines athletic discipline, academic excellence, and entrepreneurial initiative, fully embodying the MAXIS standard of excelling in performance, intellect, and long-term life impact.

At just 20 years old, James Connolly is a disciple first, optimizer second. 

A student at Virginia Tech and a hybrid athlete competing in Hyrox and training for marathons, with Ironmans and ultra marathons next on the list, James lives by one rule: your subconscious mind is always listening, always building, and whatever you tell it will always come to fruition.

James makes health and wellness content built around one belief: that the basics, real food, real supplements, time in the sun with your feet on the ground, done with intention and consistency, can change your life. 

For James, faith is the foundation beneath the foundation. Before the discipline, before the subconscious work, before the training, there is a belief that he was put here for a reason and that showing up fully every single day is how he honors that.

His approach aligns with the MAXIS philosophy of maximizing performance not just in isolated moments, but in the habits, the choices, and the mindset that shape everyday life.

Will Ebert is a nationally-ranked wrestler from Fairfield, Connecticut, who has built a reputation as a giant-killer at the 184-pound weight class for Binghamton University. The two-time Connecticut State Champion went undefeated in his senior year at Fairfield Warde High School with a perfect 51-0 record, winning the NHSCA national championship by dominating opponents with 45 wins by fall. Now competing at the Division I level, Ebert's relentless defensive style and ability to perform under pressure earned him EIWA Wrestler of the Week honors twice in the 2024-25 season, while climbing to No. 23 in national rankings. His commitment to the grind, combined with a warrior mentality that thrives against top competition, embodies the dedication required to compete at the highest level of collegiate wrestling.

Chris Glaze is a competitive USAPL powerlifter competing in the 82.5 kg and 90 kg weight classes, known for his pound-for-pound strength and consistent progression. At The Jersey Invitational (2025), he achieved a personal best total of 687.5 kg (1,515 lbs) with a 466.67 DOTS score, continuing a steady rise through the New Jersey competitive scene. His top competition lifts include a 237.5 kg squat, 182.5 kg bench press, and 272.5 kg deadlift, demonstrating high-level strength across all three movements. Often competing as one of the lighter athletes in his class, Glaze has built a reputation for maximizing output relative to bodyweight through disciplined training and execution. Coached by Dacari Smith, his approach reflects a focus on precision, consistency, and long-term development. His mindset and performance align directly with the MAXIS philosophy of maximizing strength, discipline, and overall physical capability.

Kevin, a co-founder of MAXIS, represents the standard of excelling across every aspect of life through discipline, endurance, and sustained execution. A 4x USTFCCCA Metro Region runner, 4x All-NJAC athlete, and two-year captain at The College of New Jersey, he led his team to their first NCAA Regional Title in 20 years and a National Championship appearance, finishing 9th in the 8k (24:49). Balancing high-level athletics with a 3.5 GPA and multiple All-Academic honors, he simultaneously operates Black Marlin Yacht Care, a precision-driven business built on grit and consistency. His ability to perform in sport, academics, and entrepreneurship embodies the MAXIS philosophy that true high performance demands excellence in the body, mind, and daily life.

John Heitzman, a co-founder of MAXIS, embodies relentless work ethic and high performance across sport, academics, and daily discipline. A University of Scranton DIII baseball standout and NCAA DIII All-American, he earned All-Region Third Team (D3Baseball.com) and multiple All-Landmark honors after transferring from Quinnipiac, where he started 30 games and was named MAAC All-Academic. Adapting to a new program and culture, he quickly emerged as a team captain for the 2026 season, proving his ability to lead and perform under pressure. Outside of baseball, the Marketing major and entrepreneur maintains an intense lifestyle of early-morning labor, clean nutrition, and consistent training, fully living the MAXIS philosophy of optimizing performance in the body, mind, and everyday life.

Spencer Day embodies the MAXIS philosophy of multidimensional performance, combining strength, endurance, and competitive athletics into one disciplined lifestyle. As an SSDM for Tennessee's MCLA lacrosse program, he has helped lead his team to back-to-back National Championship appearances while maintaining a relentless commitment to physical development. Balancing power and endurance, Spencer has built strength with a 300 lb bench and 455 lb squat while also posting a 1:36 half marathon, 3:32 marathon, and 18:48 5K. Currently training for an Ironman, he continues to push the limits of both physical and mental performance across multiple disciplines. His ability to compete, train, and progress across strength, endurance, and sport reflects the MAXIS standard of maximizing performance in every aspect of life.

The definition of grit, Lucas Lattimer, a TCNJ track athlete from Caldwell, New Jersey, has the heart of a champion. Following in his captain's footsteps, Thomas Blach, Lucas won the NJAC 800m outdoor championship his freshman year, running 1:55.68, and upset many favored contenders the following year, winning the 800m NJAC championship again with a time of 1:53.93. While Lucas has dominated on the track, during the fall season, he is a defensive back for the Lions football team, making him a dual-sport athlete in college and one of a kind. Always ready at a moment's notice, Lattimer is never the favorite but always competes and, the majority of the time, comes out on top, proving his competitors wrong. His obsession with winning and competing has excelled him outside the field/track as he owns his landscaping and home improvement business, Latt Bros. Lattimer has been running his business for over 2 years and plans on doing so after college. His drive to succeed in all aspects of his life is what makes Lucas the definition of what Maxis wants: maximizing life. We are overjoyed to have Lattimer in our line of athletes.

Jack McCaffrey is an undefeated amateur MMA fighter (5-0) competing at welterweight, currently ranked among the top amateur fighters in North America. Fighting out of New Jersey, he has established himself across multiple competitive regions, including the U.S. Northeast and New York, consistently performing against high-level opponents. His success in the cage is built on discipline, preparation, and the ability to execute under pressure, traits essential to combat sports at a high level. As he continues to develop and climb the amateur ranks, McCaffrey represents a new generation of fighters focused on long-term growth and consistent performance. His mindset and approach align directly with the MAXIS philosophy of maximizing physical performance, mental toughness, and daily discipline.

Robert Principe is a junior Defense / Long Stick Midfielder for Fairfield University's Club Lacrosse team, wearing #37. Hailing from Scotch Plains, NJ, Robert plays one of the most physically demanding positions on the field — covering the opposing team's best offensive threats, taking faceoffs, and locking down transitions.

Fairfield Club Lacrosse competes in NCLL Division 1, battling top programs across the New York Metro Conference including Hofstra, Sacred Heart, Stony Brook, UMass, and Rutgers. The program has a track record of national success, with NCLL Top 16 and quarterfinal tournament appearances.

A highly recruited baseball player coming out of college, Ayden was named a 3 time All-American in high school. After dominating at Pope John XXIII, he took his talents to George Washington University where he has pitched in numerous games and made an impactful difference on their teams roster. Last season Ayden pitched in 5 games where he held his opponents to a batting average of .182 during his sophomore season. Still on the rise as a promising A10 baseball player, Alexander hopes to be one of the starting pitchers. Off the field, Alexander is an international business major who hopes to work in the banking world post grad. His competitive drive on and off the field makes Alexander a person who gets the most out of life both physically and mentally. He is a great addition to the MAXIS lifestyle.

Higgins represents disciplined consistency, excelling as both a high-level athlete and top student while maintaining relentless focus through adversity. He earned CSC Academic All-District honors and All-NE10 recognition (2nd Team 2023, 3rd Team 2024) despite battling illness early in his collegiate career. His defining moment came in a clutch late-game goal against #2 ranked Southern New Hampshire that ignited Bentley's season and showcased his composure under pressure. Balancing academic rigor, competitive athletics, and continuous self-improvement, Higgins embodies the MAXIS philosophy of health, discipline, and sustained performance across every aspect of life.

Mike Redmond, a co-founder of MAXIS, built his life around a simple principle: get the most out of every aspect of it through discipline and consistent execution. He earned a full scholarship to the University of Scranton, where he completed dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Science with a minor in Finance, all while competing in collegiate hockey and serving as both team captain and president. On the ice, he contributed across the board during the 2025–2026 season, recording 12 points in 20 games while maintaining a leadership role within the program. Balancing academics, athletics, and leadership taught him that high performance isn't built on short bursts of effort, but on sustaining output, managing pressure, and showing up daily. That mindset led directly to the creation of MAXIS, built on the belief that optimizing energy, recovery, and overall health is the foundation for performing at a high level across sport, work, and life.

Gehrig Shannon is a standout golfer at the University of Scranton, known for his precision, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure. An All-Landmark Conference First Team selection (2025) and Second Team honoree (2024), he has earned multiple medalist finishes and delivered strong performances, including a tie for 7th at the Landmark Conference Championships (+4). During his sophomore season, he recorded a career-low round of 72 (+1), demonstrating his ability to execute at a high level in competitive settings. Shannon also holds a unique place in program history as the only golfer to record a hole-in-one for Scranton. His disciplined approach to improvement and focus on consistent performance reflect the MAXIS philosophy of mastering both the physical and mental aspects of competition.

Originally from Old Bridge, New Jersey, Thomas is a true competitor and is determined in everything that he does. In high school, winning the GMC county championships in the 800m, Thomas carried his mentality to TCNJ, where he was the 800m NJAC champion his freshman year of college, beating out seniors and fifth years. Unfortunately for Blach, he tore his ACL in his sophomore year and missed most of his sophomore year. After receiving such a catastrophic injury, it was unclear if Thomas would ever be the same runner again. That was very short-lived as Blach came back in his junior year and ran 1:52.33 in the 800m just 16 months after tearing his ACL. Since his 2025 outdoor season came back, he worked his way up to be the 4th fastest 800m indoor runner in TCNJ history, running 1:53.06, and currently holds the school record in the Distance Medley Relay, running the 800m leg in 1:53.34. Truly relentless, Thomas is studying mechanical engineering at TCNJ, one of the hardest schools TCNJ offers, where he has been nothing but stellar in receiving the NJAC All-Academic team twice and maintaining a 3.5 GPA. Blach has handled a lot of adversity and challenges and has delivered when it matters for not only himself but his teammates and friends. He is the perfect representation of what Maxis encompasses.

Patrick Carlton is a proven high-level goaltender whose consistency, composure, and performance under pressure have defined his career. A 3x CSCHC All-Star, he has earned First Team All-Conference honors (2023–2024) and Second Team All-Conference recognition (2024–2025), solidifying his reputation as one of the most reliable players in his conference. With over 1,000 career saves and five shutouts, Carlton has demonstrated the ability to anchor a defense and deliver in high-stakes moments. His disciplined approach to preparation, focus during competition, and commitment to continuous improvement reflect the mindset required to perform at a high level. Patrick embodies the MAXIS philosophy of sustained performance, resilience, and executing when it matters most.

Danny Tedesco embodies the MAXIS philosophy of consistent, disciplined performance built over years of competitive athletics. As a collegiate hockey player with a lifelong background in the sport, he has developed a mindset centered around preparation, recovery, and executing at a high level day after day. His experience as a multi-sport athlete throughout high school laid the foundation for his durability, adaptability, and competitive edge. Committed to refining every aspect of his performance, Danny approaches training, recovery, and daily habits with intention. His dedication to consistency and long-term development reflects the MAXIS standard of maximizing performance across sport and everyday life.

Ben Tybur, a co-founder of MAXIS, operates with the belief that the most impressive individuals are those who excel across every aspect of life, not just in one domain. From an early age, he applied that mindset by founding Black Marlin Yacht Care at 15 and growing it into a multi-state business, while simultaneously pursuing athletics, academics, and personal development. Through that experience, he learned that sustaining high performance requires discipline, consistency, and taking full ownership of your health, recovery, and overall output. As he pushed to optimize every area of his life, he recognized that supplementation could be a powerful tool, but the market was fragmented, overpriced, and built around isolated solutions that forced high performers into constant trial and error. Understanding that people balancing multiple demands don't have the time or resources for that, he set out to build something better. Alongside his co-founders, he created MAXIS as a unified system designed to support physical performance, cognitive output, and overall well-being.† His approach reflects the MAXIS philosophy of maximizing performance across training, business, and everyday life through discipline, clarity, and execution.

Kyle Miller is a collegiate pole vaulter competing at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he has achieved a personal best of 4.10 meters (13'5") and multiple MAC Conference finishes, including a 3rd-place outdoor result. His performance reflects a disciplined approach to technical development, consistency, and execution in a highly precise event. Outside of competition, Kyle works as a data architect for Bausch Health Companies while pursuing a degree in computer science, balancing athletic performance with a demanding technical career. His ability to operate at a high level in both sport and professional development highlights a commitment to structure, focus, and continuous improvement. Kyle represents the MAXIS philosophy of maximizing performance across physical execution, intellectual growth, and real-world application.

Frankie Martucci competes at 12-4 in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 0-1 as an amateur MMA fighter — but those records only tell part of the story. Outside the gym, he works as a plumber, a firefighter, and a personal fitness trainer. Most people pick one path. Frankie picked four.

He calls himself a jack of all trades, master of none. We'd argue the opposite. Holding down a trade, a firehouse shift, a training business, and a competition schedule means there's no off-day — every system has to work. Recovery, sleep, stress, energy. Skip one, and the whole stack starts to slip.

That's why he's on the MAXIS roster. The brand was built for people who don't clock out at 5pm — the ones grinding through early shifts, late training sessions, and everything in between. Frankie doesn't supplement to chase a PR. He supplements because his body has to show up for four different jobs the next day.

Nurell represents the modern hybrid athlete, combining strength, endurance, and education to build a performance-driven lifestyle. As a fitness creator generating millions of views, he has built a personal brand by helping others improve their physiques through clear, engaging, and practical content. His own performance reflects that philosophy, pairing strength benchmarks, including a 335 lb bench, with endurance achievements like a sub-20 minute 5k and multiple completed marathons. Beyond training, Nurell is building a fitness coaching business while pursuing his master's degree, balancing physical performance with intellectual and entrepreneurial growth. His ability to develop across strength, endurance, and business makes him a direct reflection of the MAXIS philosophy of maximizing performance in every aspect of life.

At just 22 years old, DJ Stobbe is building his life around three guiding principles the three F's: Faith, Finance, and Fitness. For DJ, they're more than words. They're the framework he wakes up to every day and the lens through which he sees the world.

A proud graduate of the University of Mississippi, DJ first turned his passion for community and movement into action as the founder of Rebel Run Club  bringing people together around a shared commitment to discipline, health, and showing up for one another. Today, he's channeling that same drive into his career as a commercial real estate broker in Tampa, where the hustle, relationships, and long-term thinking he learned on the run translate directly into the deals he closes.

Faith keeps him grounded. It's his reminder that there's a bigger purpose behind the grind, and that every setback is setting up a comeback. When things get hard and they do his faith is what carries him forward.

Finance is about freedom and discipline. Whether he's navigating a deal or building toward his future, DJ is driven by the belief that real wealth isn't just about money — it's about the mindset, the habits, and the patience it takes to get there.

Fitness is where he proves what he's capable of. The early mornings, the reps no one sees, the miles logged before the workday begins that's where DJ believes character is built, and it's the foundation everything else is built on.

He documents it all: the trials, the tribulations, the wins and the lessons in between. DJ isn't interested in showing a highlight reel of a perfect life he's here to show the real journey, raw and honest, in the hope that it pushes someone else to keep going too.

His mission is simple: to add a little positivity and knowledge to the lives of those who follow along. If he can leave you more motivated, more focused, or more faithful than you were before you found him, then he's doing exactly what he set out to do.

Meet Tyler, a MAXIS athlete and competitive powerlifter who fundamentally redefines what it means to balance a high-pressure career with world-class strength. With over seven years of hands-on experience in the fitness industry as a trainer and online coach, Tyler has built a reputation for forging resilient, high-performing athletes out of everyday professionals.

On the platform, Tyler is a proven champion. He is a fiercely competitive powerlifter boasting a staggering, nearly 1,500-pound raw total. His competition resume is anchored by a massive 600 lb deadlift, a deep 495 lb squat, and a commanding 365 lb bench press. These numbers aren't just the result of good genetics; they are the byproduct of relentless consistency, calculated programming, and the grit required to execute under the pressure of competition lights.

What truly sets Tyler apart is his life outside the gym. Armed with a B.A. in Political Science from NC State University, Tyler manages his coaching roster while thriving in a demanding, full-time career in Technology Sales. He knows exactly what it feels like to navigate 40+ hour work weeks, endless client meetings, and high-stress quotas—and he never lets it compromise his training.