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Team USPA is a United States Polo Association (USPA) program designed to enhance and grow the sport of polo in the United States by identifying young, talented American players and providing mentored training and playing opportunities. Applicant age of entry begins at 15 years old and the maximum number of participants in the program is capped at 12 individuals. Criteria for the program includes but is not limited to: polo players who are committed to pursuing a career as a polo professional and are on track to achieve an outdoor handicap of 5 goals by the age of 21.

Committed to the development of higher-rated American players, the Team USPA Committee is comprised of appointed members serving a set term that includes an American professional player who has recently played high-goal polo, a member of the USPA Board of Governors, a Team USPA alumni member, a high-goal sponsor and a seasoned player with professional coaching experience. The Team USPA Committee evaluates members annually to ensure they are progressing towards the overall goals of the program for continuation on the team.

Applications will open Tuesday, August 1 and close Friday, September 15. For more information or questions regarding Team USPA, please visit the Team USPA program page, or contact USPA Player Development Program Manager Hayley Heatley Bray at hheatley@uspolo.org.