“Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s levels of aspiration and expectation.”
-Jack Nicklaus
Our Story
Harbor Elite was founded through the combined experiences of its two founders within the U.S. sports and education system.
Paul has lived in the United States for nearly a decade, gaining firsthand insight into how the American youth sports ecosystem operates — from training academies and junior tournaments to high school athletics and collegiate recruitment.
Jordan competed as a varsity baseball player at a U.S. high school and served as team captain while leading his team to a state championship.
Through these experiences, we recognized a significant cultural and structural gap between the Chinese and American sports systems. At the same time, more Chinese families are hoping to raise their children in a competitive, global environment and are increasingly interested in structured athletic development.
Harbor Elite was created to help bridge that gap.
Our Network
Harbor Elite works with a growing network of organizations across the United States, including:
U.S. high schools and boarding schools
sports academies and training centers
junior golf and tennis programs
summer camps and seasonal training programs
tournament organizers and coaches
As participation in youth sports continues to grow in China, we continue to expand our network of trusted partners.
Our Role
Our goal is to become a reliable bridge between Chinese student-athletes and the U.S. sports development system.
We work with families to guide athletes through training opportunities, competitive pathways, and long-term planning within the American system.
Our role is not simply to introduce athletes, but to support their development and help them find programs where they can grow and contribute.
Ultimately, we aim to help prepare athletes for opportunities across multiple levels, including:
U.S. high school athletic programs
NCAA Division I, II, and III athletics
high-level amateur and semi-professional competition
long-term pathways toward professional sport
Our goal is to become a trusted part of an athlete’s long-term development journey.
Who We Work With
Harbor Elite welcomes partnerships with organizations that are interested in developing international student-athletes.
Potential partners include:
high schools and boarding schools with competitive athletic programs
sports academies and training facilities
summer camps and seasonal development programs
tournament organizers and junior tours
college coaches and recruiting staff
Our goal is to build long-term partnerships that allow talented athletes from China to access meaningful training and competition opportunities while supporting the growth of our partner programs.