Welcome to Elite Softball
Established 2025
Elite Softball was founded in 2025 by Matt Werts, Matt Knox, Maelynn Leber, and Hannah Swartz. After years of running a successful baseball program, Werts and Knox were ready to expand to the softball community and provide Central Pennsylvania with top tier travel softball teams, and instruction. Knox and Werts enlisted Leber and Swartz to lead the program as co-directors.
Swartz and Leber both bring experience, and knowledge beyond the game as both were Division II athletes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Elite Softball is committed to supporting every player in their softball journey, and will aid in the recruiting process, scholarship opportunities and player development.
Meet the Directors
Elite Competition, Elite Leadership, Elite Development
Hannah Swartz
Co-Director | 18U Coach
Qualifications:
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2015 Mid-Penn Runner-Up
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2015 District 3 – 4A Champion
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2016 Mid-Penn Champions
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2016 District 3-4A 3rd Place
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Mid-Penn All Stars: 2016, 2017, 2018
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Keystone Division Champion: 2015, 2016, 2017
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Rock Gold | Central PA Krunch Alum
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Head Varsity Coach – Lower Dauphin (2023-Present)
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2025 Mid-Penn Keystone Coach of the Year
Collegiate Highlights:
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PSAC/NFCA Scholar Athlete – 4x
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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President
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Mansfield Creed Award Recipient: Service·
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Mansfield Student Leader of the Year (2022)
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Defense: 118 PO, .977 FLD%*
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Hitting: .221* Career BA (140 PA), .306 SLG%
*Lost one season due to COVID
Maelynn Leber
Co-Director | 14U & 16U Coach
Qualifications:
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2017 YAIAA Pitcher of the Year
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2019 YAIAA Pitcher and Player of the Year
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2019 District 3-4A Champion
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2019 Division 3 Champion
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2018 YAIAA First Team All Star
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Tri-State Thunder Gold National Alum
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Head Varsity Coach – Central York
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2025 YAIAA Coach of the Year
Collegiate Highlights:
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2023 PSAC Champion
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PSAC Scholar Athlete – 3x The Hidden Opponent Campus Captain & Board Member, 2021-2024
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Tau Kappa Female Athlete Sorority Member, 2021-2024
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Pitching: 202 IP, 4.6 Career ERA, 16-19 Career Record, 105 K
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Hitting: .291 Career BA (278 PA), 81 Hits, 7 HRs, 63 RBIs, .406 SLG%