Our Sponsors

We’d like to take a moment to thank our incredible sponsors listed above for their generous support of the Polar Elite Team. Your contributions help make everything we do possible. From gear and travel to unforgettable experiences on and off the field. We’re proud to have you as part of our journey!

Unleash Your
Inner Athlete

Welcome to Polar Elite - Albert Team, where passion, hustle, and icy cool determination come together to create something truly special. As part of NYFA, Polar Elite is more than just a softball team, we’re a dedicated community of rising athletes who are committed to developing elite-level skills an competing at the highest level. Our program focuses on more than just the scoreboard. We prioritize player development, fostering confidence, sharpening skills, and helping athletes grow both on and off the field.

At the heart of our team is a strong culture built on teamwork, respect, and relentless effort. Every player is part of a sisterhood that celebrates hard work and shared victories. Whether it's delivering a clutch hit, making a diving catch, or pitching with precision, our girls bring the heat, no matter how cold it gets. With a commitment to elite competition, we prepare our athletes to face top-tier opponents and reach new heights in high school, college, and beyond.

At Polar Elite, we don’t just play softball, we play with purpose!

Meet the Team

  • Perry Albert - Head Coach

  • Russ Lamer - Asst. Coach

  • Toby Stum - Asst. Coach

  • Ryan Blumenschein - Asst. Coach

  • Brianne Zimmerman - Asst. Coach

  • Paityn A.

    - Why do you play?: It teaches many valuable life skills including leadership, the value of teamwork, and how to handle failure/mistakes.

    - What's your dream college?: North Carolina of Wilmington

    - Favorite softball quote?: “There is a way to play this game physically, but it’s the mental part that’s going to separate gold from silver and silver from bronze.”

  • Olivia L.

    - Why do you play?: I play softball because of the relationships it gives me, the mental challenges it brings, and I also just love the game itself.

    - What's your dream college?: My dream college is either Penn State or University of Pittsburgh.

    - Who inspires you?: The younger girls who are just learning about softball are the people who inspire me.

  • Alivia P.

    - Why do you play?: I love the sport and being on an amazing team and meeting new friends.

    - Who inspires you?: My batting coach, Erin, who is a lefty asst. coach for Messiah College.

    - Favorite softball quote?: "Don’t aim to be the best, aim to keep getting better.”

  • Kloe F.

    - What's your softball superpower?: Singles Machine!

    - What's your dream college?: Tennessee

    - Favorite softball quote?: “Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong.” - Cat Osterman

  • Brooklyn R.

    - What's your favorite softball memory?:   Getting an over the fence home run on a pitcher who wasn’t hit all weekend.

    - What fuels your game?: When people are cheering.

    - Favorite softball quote?: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” - Babe Ruth 

  • Lillian B.

    - What's your walk-up song?: Turn My Swag on by Soulja Boy.

    - What fuels your game?: When everyone around you is hype for the game.

    - Favorite softball quote?: “Nobody cares, work harder”.

  • Brylee S.

    - What's your softball superpower?: Making weird noises when I pitch.

    - What fuels your game?: Adrenalin rush when striking people out!

    - Favorite softball quote?: “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth

  • June W.

    - Why do you play?: I continue to play softball because of my teammates.  I enjoy playing with my teammates and watching them grow as we continue to develop our skills and bond.

    - What's your softball superpower?: My ability to lighten a mood and keep everyone happy even during tough times.

    - Favorite softball quote?: “Work hard in silence and let success be your noise.” – Frank Ocean

  • Gwen Z.

    - Why do you play?: I play softball because it brings me joy.  I started playing because of my sister and always shows her having fun and enjoying herself.  I’m glad I found the same love for this sport, it keeps me going and gives life lessons that show that even when things get hard they will always get better.

    - What's your softball superpower?: My superpower is being able to trip over thin air.

    - Favorite softball quote?: “If you’re not dirty, you didn’t try hard enough." - Mom

  • Mariah B.

    - What's your walk-up song?: Sweet Escape because it’s Gunnar Henderson’s walk-up song.

    - What's your dream college?: Texas University

    - Favorite softball quote?: “You can’t always control the circumstances, only how you react to those circumstances, but you can always control your attitude and your effort.” – Jennie Finch

  • Alexa R.

Upcoming Team Events

January - February 2025

WHAT’S NEW: Block Pool Fundraisers (2) -  Superbowl and March Madness Final 4. Use the “Contact Us” on this page if you are interested in participating in this fundraiser.

February or Early March 2025

WHAT’S NEW: Bingo! This is our teams biggest fundraiser to help get these girls to amazing tournaments. If you are interested in further details about attending this local Bingo, use the “Contact Us” on this page.

WHAT’S NEW: Schedule will be coming out soon! Keep coming back for further details.

Fall Tournaments 2025

Contact Us

Have a question? Want to learn more about Polar Elite? Would you like to become a team sponsor? We’d love to hear from you! Use the contact form below to get in touch with our team, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.