Recruiting

Since 2007, Polar Bears have been the leader in Training Athletes, Preparing Winning Teams, and Showcasing athlete’s abilities to college coaches and recruiters. We have an incredible record of success helping athletes get Recruited. We can measure our success based on the high rate of scholarships offered to our Polar Bears athletes who compete for both the NCAA (USA) and CIS (Canada) Universities and Colleges.

We have the necessary contacts and relationships in place with the NCAA and CIS Coaches to help our athletes gain the edge and to help doors that otherwise would be shut. The NCAA & CIS coaches love the Polar Bears program and look forward to seeing our athletes year in and year out.

Understanding the NCAA & CIS recruiting process and selecting a university or college can be very challenging. We have been through this process numerous times and helped numerous athletes and families over many years make informed decisions. Simply put, we have the expertise and knowledge to assist you.

As a part of the Polar Bears program, each athlete gains access to guidance and information with regards to the opportunities in both the NCAA and CIS. This alone helps to set the Polar Bears Program apart from the competition.

Check out the Polar Bears athletes recruited each year (below) and there is already strong interest in our 2017 High School graduates. Its not too early to plan for 2018 & beyond! We are available to provide you with advice based on many years of experience and success with the university recruiting process.

Our Athletes Get Recruited by

Our Recruited Athletes

2023

Georgia Reynolds
Georgia ReynoldsLehigh University
Crofton House School
Saylor Kuefler
Saylor KueflerUniversity of Maine
Centennial Secondary School
Leah Riegling
Leah RieglingSlippery Rock University
Similkameen Secondary School
Christianne Shojania
Christianne ShojaniaUniversity of British Columbia
Crofton House School
Aria Hrynkiw-Thompson
Aria Hrynkiw-ThompsonYork University
Sir Winston Churchill

2022

Taylor Katsube
Taylor KatsubeUniversity of Maine
South Delta Secondary School
Zoe Furber
Zoe FurberUniversity of Maine
Yorkhouse School
Lachlan Sanders
Lachlan SandersMaryville University
West Vancouver Secondary School
Hazara Sandhu
Hazara SandhuYork University
Eric Hamber Secondary School
Sydney Bojic
Sydney BojicYork University
Heritage Woods Secondary School

2021

Avani Gill
Avani GillUniversity of Maine
Fraser Heights Secondary School
Savina Purewal
Savina PurewalSt. Louis University
Ecole Panorama Ridge Secondary
Russem Thind
Russem ThindYork University
Fraser Heights Secondary School

2020

Caitlin Miller
Caitlin MillerYork University
Port Moody Senior Secondary

2019

Aerin Park
Aerin ParkPark Cornell University
Pacific Academy
Julia Ross
Julia RossUniversity of Maine
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary
Lonica McKinney
Lonica McKinneyVirginia Commonwealth University
Kelowna Secondary School
Caitlyn Anson
Caitlyn AnsonMillersville University
Handsworth Secondary School
Danielle McBean
Danielle McBeanUniversity of British Columbia
Crofton House School
Ava Aminbakhsh
Ava AminbakhshUniversity of British Columbia
York House High School
Catherine Buglioni
Catherine BuglioniUniversity of British Columbia
Dr. Charles Best Secondary School
Sarah Mastromonaco
Sarah MastromonacoUniversity of Toronto
Heritage Woods Secondary School
Madeline Sherwood
Madeline SherwoodUniversity of Toronto
Crofton House School

2018

Isa van der Weij
Isa van der WeijMichigan State University
Kings Hospital School, Netherlands
Clare Heisler
Clare HeislerYork University
Heritage Woods Secondary School
Jaden Kozelj
Jaden KozeljUniversity of Toronto
Heritage Woods Secondary School
Nina Keur
Nina KeurUniversity of Maine
Willem de Zwijger College Bussum
Sareena Clay
Sareena ClayYork University
Heritage Woods Secondary School
Bailey Mitchell
Bailey MitchellUniversity of Guelph
South Delta Secondary School

2017

Alison Munford
Alison MunfordCornell University
Crofton House School
Haley Bannister & Amira Brar
Haley Bannister & Amira BrarYork University
Gleneagle Secondary School
Audrey Sawers
Audrey SawersLafayette College
Handsworth Secondary School
Sonya Sandhu
Sonya SandhuSt. Lawrence University
Semiahmoo Secondary School

2016

Jenna Hoult
Jenna HoultYork University
Riverside Secondary School
Morgan Anson
Morgan AnsonUniversity of Maine
Gleneagle Secondary School
Emily Flood
Emily FloodUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell
Gleneagle Secondary School
Brittany Smith
Brittany SmithUniversity of Maine
Cowichan Senior Secondary
Making quality players

Recent Testimonials

 

We are very grateful to Polar Bears Field Hockey for the amazing program it has offered Georgia!  It paved the way for her journey from Grade 7 to being recruited to play NCAA Div. 1 Field Hockey.  The coaches are committed and professional, and they care deeply for all of their athletes.  The training sessions, US tournaments and the opportunities to play within higher divisions at a young age were instrumental in Georgia’s development and confidence.  A special thanks to Shiaz and Arif for their guidance and invaluable assistance during the recruitment phase which was daunting, to say the least.   We strongly recommend the Polar Bears program for any young aspiring field hockey players to learn the game, to love the sport and to enjoy the competition!

Gillian and Gavin Reynolds – Parents of Georgia Reynolds , Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Shiaz and Arif absolutely live for field hockey! Their passion for the game is endless and a lifetime of experience is truly evident on and off the field. Their love for the game creates a dynamic atmosphere and the players are always fully engaged.

Shiaz’s insight with the post-secondary recruitment process over the last few years has been instrumental in guiding us through the process of our daughter’s field hockey career. He was with us step by step and it made things so much easier for us. We are so happy to be part of the Polar Bears Family.

Kim & Sinder Gill – Parents of Avani Gill #16, University of Maine 2021

Choosing to move our daughter from the local program to Polar Bears Field Hockey was the best decision we made in regards to her development as a player.  Competition level and the speed of the game at this level pushed players to grow.  Dedicated and knowledgeable coaching from Shiaz and Arif allowed our daughter to develop her skills which has now led her to achieve her goal of attending an NCAA Div 1 school in the fall of 2022.  Shiaz’s experience in dealing with post-secondary schools was pivotal in the decision making process.  A big thanks to Shiaz, Arif and the Polar Bears Program!

Colleen & Taka – Parents of Taylor Katsube, NCAA Div. 1 committed - Class of 2022
Choosing the Polar Bears program was a pivotal moment for our family. Shiaz and Arif embraced Saylor and were crucial in her development as an athlete and as a young woman (which is too often taken for granted).

The commitment on and off the field by the coaches, and senior Polar Bears players, was instrumental in developing the skills and mindset to achieve her goal of playing NCAA Div. 1 school. Having just returned from watching my daughter play for University of Maine Black Bears in her rookie season, I could not be more proud of my daughter and thankful to Shiaz, Arif and the entire club for truly enabling her to achieve this goal. The experience of playing for the Polar Bears in the Premier Division was priceless for Saylor to experience the game at speed and made transition smooth to Div. 1

Finally, I would personally like to thank Shiaz for his support of Saylor, and her parents , throughout the university recruitment process. We could not have done it without you.

I strongly encourage anyone looking at the Polar Bears program to join the club even if the drive is long (we were from Port Moody) as it was completely worth it!

Nick Kuefler , Saylor's dad - 2023 U18 Polar Bears

Shiaz, Andrew & the Polar Bears program have been a fantastic part of our daughter’s field hockey development. They have been supportive and encouraging throughout, from starting as a Cub to giving her the opportunity to play Premier Division field hockey, preparing her for varsity field hockey. Shiaz was incredibly helpful with guidance about the different university programs, and seems to know every coach out there! We’ll always be grateful for the advice & help with university programs. Thank you Shiaz, Andrew, Arif & Polar Bears!

Jennifer Baird & Leith Dewar , Parents of Jocelyn Dewar- St. Andrews University class of 2023