Our Team
Todd Zhong 仲晏辰 Head of Operations/Hockey Coordinator
B.A., Boston College
A native of Changchun, China, Todd has extensive experience in Chinese hockey. Before PolarSports, Todd was the cofounder and director of oversea operation for GoHockey, a Chinese start-up company dedicated to grassroots hockey development in China. He has also worked for Mailman Group and NHL China to help grow the game of hockey in China. Todd works closely with coaches and professionals in North America and Asia as well as the Beijing Hockey Association and the Chinese Hockey Association.
A graduate of Boston College, Todd played ice hockey for Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania. He is currently a coach for the varsity hockey team at the Hillside School in Marlborough, MA.
Email: yzhong@polarsportsgroup.com
Gordon Xu 徐振纲 Director of Recruitment/Volleyball Coordinator
B.S., Vanderbilt University
Gordon Xu was born and raised in Beijing until he came to the United States for his undergraduate with a major in molecular and cellular biology at Vanderbilt University. Gordon soon realized growing the sports he grew up playing was his true calling. Before PolarSports, Gordon co-founded an education company while he was in Beijing after he finished his undergraduate. He taught English and other sciences to student-athletes in Beijing.
Gordon always believes that a good athlete is cultivated from a young age. He is currently a Doctorate of Physical Therapy candidate at Northeastern University. He hopes to bring more advanced sports science and teachings back into China.
Email: zxu@polarsportsgroup.com
Ou Li 李欧 Director of Hockey Operations
B.S., Tufts University
A native of Beijing, China. Ou Li has played hockey in the United States since 2007. Along the way, He has played at Tier 1, Prep School, Juniors, and NCAA levels. He has also represented the Chinese U18 and U20 National teams internationally, while also competing for Beijing Shougang Eagles and Team Beijing in the Chinese National Ice Hockey Championship. After years of playing hockey both in the US and in China, He has gained comprehensive knowledge both as a player and as an observer of the struggles and roadmaps of being a hockey player in North America.
A graduate of Tufts University, Ou is pursuing a degree in Scientific Computing at Heidelberg University in Germany. Previously, Ou was a four-year varsity hockey athlete at the Noble and Greenough School.
Email: oli@polarsportsgroup.com
Luna Hu 胡星月 Operations Manager
B.S., Hunan Univeristy M.S., Hanyang University
A graduate of the world-renowned Hanyang University with a degree in Global Sports Industries, Luna returned to China in 2019 and committed to the sports industry. She spearheaded the creation of lectures on Sports Management and other training materials regarding the sports industry for Vning Sports before joining PolarSports Sports. Luna has extensive experience in helping Chinese students study abroad. The combination of her expertise in the sports industry and experience in education helped her gain a unique insight into the process of becoming a student-athlete.
Luna is leading PolarSports’ operations in China coordinating with our Chinese partners, student-athletes, and parents. Her motto is: The goal wouldn’t be that far if you’re willing to be a part.
He Ma 马赫 Head Dietitian
B.S., University of Vermont
Born in Beijing, China, He grew up playing hockey with his cousin, and PolarSports member, Ou Li. He has represented Team Beijing in national tournaments in China. After his playing days were over, He remained heavily involved with Chinese hockey, particularly working closely with the Beijing Hockey Association as a translator and coach.
He graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Currently, He is studying at the Maastricht University Campus Venlo in Venlo, Netherlands. He had played ice hockey for Catholic Memorial in West Roxbury, Mass.
Email: hma@polarsportsgroup.com