Get In-Person Coaching from the
GavSays Polo Academy Team
Through Group Clinics and Individual Coaching Packages in South Africa
(Or by Hiring the Team to come to You)
What You Can Get:
- Coaching from and time spent with Gavin Chaplin and Rob Hampson
- Swing Coaching (wooden horse, stick & ball, and specific drills)
- Swing Analysis (filmed and reviewed)
- Riding Coaching
- Chukkas & Game Coaching
- Chukka Analysis (chukkas filmed and reviewed)
- Rules & Strategy Coaching
- Take-Home: All Recorded Video Analysis, Plus Guidelines on What to Continue Practicing On
Option 1 - Individual Packages in KZN (Gav & Rob's base)
Custom Packages for 1-2 People with a 1-on-1 Focus
Leave with noticeable improvements, confidence and a clear strategy of what to practice back home.
These will be based at Richmond Polo Club during the KZN season in South Africa (May-Oct), with a focus on swing technique, hitting, ball control and riding development.
Why This Package:
- Exclusive Individual Coaching
- Focused 1-on-1 Time with Gav & Rob
- Customized schedule to work on what's most-important to your improvement and not "the group"
- Swing Technique & Riding in the Week: During the week there will be daily Swing, Hitting, and Riding sessions, backed up with Video Analysis and Strategic Coaching - Customized to what you need to work on and develop.
- Weekend Chukkas or Tournament: Chukkas will then be played on the weekends with the Richmond Polo Club members, or through entry into a tournament (see below).
- Tournaments: Entry into weekend tournaments also possible, but depending on tournament fixtures and availability (this will be at an additional cost due to tournament fees, horse transport, etc.).
- Beginner to High-Level Riding lessons (with Leigh Hampson when available)
- Walk away with noticeable improvement and a clear path of what to work on and what to practice going forward.
- Superb additional holiday activities nearby for days off or before/after your Clinic.
If you want to improve your ball hitting, your riding and your polo in the fastest time possible, this individual package is the best way to do it.
A Typical Day Might Look Like:
8am - Breakfast
9:00am - Practice/Lesson Focus Review & Visual Skills Session
9:30am - Wooden Horse Session
10:30am - Riding Lesson
11:30am - R&R
1:00pm - Lunch
2-3pm - Video Analysis (of Swing Technique, Chukkas, and Riding) & Strategic Coaching
3:30-5pm - Stick and Ball Coaching & Drills
7pm - Dinner
Important Point to Take Note Of:
- Currently we can only facilitate 1 player at a time due to horse availability
- Chukkas are only available on the weekends because of availability of players
- Mid-week Chukka's may become available on the odd occasion if there are enough members around
- Family Members may join at an additional cost
- There are multiple options for accommodation
- Depending on the length of stay, there will be days off to rest horses (and for you :)
Potential Extras: For Before/After or During Days Off
(NOT Included)
KwaZulu-Natal provides a wide range of holiday options to tie in to your Coaching visit. These can be done before or after your Polo Holiday or during days off.
Here are some potential Ideas:
- Safari & Wildlife:
- Gwahumbe Game Reserve & Spa
- Insingizi Bush Lodge and Spa,
- Tala Game Reserve and African Raptor Centre
- Nambiti Game Reserve (Big 5) (We love Umzolozolo lodge)
- Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Game Reserve
- Pinda Game Reserve
- Babanango Game Reserve
- Karkloof Canopy Tours (Ziplining in trees)
- The Midlands meander and Nelson Mandela capture site
- Seaside Holidays, Resorts & Surfing - A wide range all along the Kwa-Zulu-Natal Coast
- Wild Coast
- Drakensberg
- Hunting
- Sky-Diving
- World-Famous Anglo-Boer and Anglo-Zulu War Battle Sites
Price: $900-$1,200 USD per day for coaching days.
(days off are discounted)
Option 2 - Group Clinics in Plettenberg Bay
Hosted at Kurland Park Polo Club
For groups of 6-9 players.
What's in This Package:
- Group Coaching Sessions: All of the coaching included in the Individual packages but done in a group setting.
- Walk away with noticeable improvement and a clear path of what to work on and practice going forward.
- Superb additional holiday activities nearby for days off or before/after your clinic
A Typical Day Might Look Like:
8am - Breakfast
9:00am - Stick and Ball Coaching or Wooden Horse Session
11:00am - R&R
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30-3pm - Video Analysis of Chukkas
3:30-5pm - Chukkas
7pm - Dinner
Things to Take Note Of:
- We May Not Play Chukka's everyday.
- If family members Join, there is a possibility that you may need to find alternate accommodation.
Price: $600-$900 USD per day, depending on level of player and horse requirements.
Option 3 - Hire Gav to Come To You
Limited Availability
Why This Package:
- Exclusive coaching in your area, and on your own horses
- Focused 1-on-1 or group coaching time with Gav and Rob.
- Customized schedule to work on what's most-important to you and to the groups improvement
- Your Horses: When it comes to working on your polo it is always helpful if you get to utilize your own playing pony's.
- Tournaments: If you have entered into a tournament and are prepping, Gav can assist in your preparation and assist you and your team on how to work effectively together.
- Walk away with noticeable improvement and a clear path of what to work on and practice going forward.
If you want to improve your ball hitting, your riding and your polo - in your own environment, this package is for you.
Things to Take Note Of:
- Gav and Rob's travel, meals and accommodation will be for the Players cost.
- Availability is limited.
Pricing:
$1,000 USD/per day for just Gav, or $1,500 USD/per day for Gav and Rob
Plus all travel, food and accommodation expenses covered.