USPA Programs
Traveling to clubs across the country allows the Polo Development, LLC team to see the level of passion and commitment of individuals growing the sport at the grassroots level. It is always rewarding to take a polo innovation that worked in one part of the country to another club and see it replicated successfully. We are building a strong Polo Development network based on collaboration. New innovations are being identified and labeled as “best practices” and being promoted through the Polo Development network. The old saying “It takes a village...” applies not only to raising a child, but also to developing a polo player.
There are many great people in polo, driving the sport forward and developing new players on a daily basis, but where are the next generation of instructors and managers? The Polo Development Intern [PD Intern] program is aimed at identifying young, talented individuals looking to pursue a career in polo and providing them with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed. Through the PD Intern program young talent is paired with seasoned polo professionals to expedite the process of creating the next generation of valuable human capital. The Polo Development Intern program is designed to help shorten the learning curve, while setting sights on supplying polo with qualified employees for open opportunities.
CONTACT:
Justin Powers
Executive Director of USPA Polo Development LLC
jpowers@uspolo.org
In 2014, the USPA Board of Governors approved the Polo Development, LLC’s purchase of the Polo Skilz Network. Polo Skilz will serve as an educational resource platform for the development of the sport. Polo Skilz is currently home to over 200 videos pertaining to the development of an individual or team in riding, strategy, hitting and basic horse care. The Polo Development, LLC is actively working to develop more material which can be accessed on the Polo Skilz network by the polo community.
CONTACT:
Justin Powers
Executive Director of USPA Polo Development LLC
jpowers@uspolo.org
The National Club Development program is part of the USPA Polo Development, LLC’s dedication to the growth of polo by offering programs designed to help clubs of all sizes with club development, membership growth, polo school and league implementation and marketing the individual club and the USPA. The program offers club development consultation (strategic planning, marketing, club organization and management) and benchmarking “best practices” from other polo clubs.
CONTACT:
Justin Powers
Executive Director of USPA Polo Development LLC
jpowers@uspolo.org
Sponsorship, marketing, PR and special events are all part of a larger picture called, Outside The Boards. This program is specific to the revenue generating opportunities that exist beyond teaching and playing polo that contributes to a polo club’s sustainability. Let us work with you to develop this aspect of your polo club for the most effective of outcomes.
CONTACT:
Justin Powers
Executive Director of USPA Polo Development LLC
jpowers@uspolo.org
In 2013, the Polo Development, LLC began conducting Circuit Strategic Planning sessions with the various circuits. The goal of the circuit strategic planning is to bring leadership of the circuit together to develop a sustainable plan for the development of the sport in a specific region. Strategic Planning includes a review of USPA programs and services, environmental analysis of the circuit, needs assessment, and goal/action item development and implementation.
CONTACT:
Justin Powers
Executive Director of USPA Polo Development LLC
jpowers@uspolo.org
Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.
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