LOCAL POLO PLAYERS SELECTED FOR NATIONAL TEAM USPA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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February 4, 2013 (Campo) – Campo resident Miguel Questel and Rancho Santa Fe resident Harrison Samaniego are among eight new players nationwide who have been selected to participate in the U.S. Polo Association’s Team USPA development program.  The prestigious Team USPA program was established two years ago to help advance the sport of polo by identifying talented young American players and giving them an opportunity to develop and refine their skills.  The roster now includes 46 young aspiring polo players from all over the country.

Team USPA’s eight new players are all participating in the USPA Intercollegiate/Interscholastic program and currently play for their respective college or high school programs.  The Intercollegiate/Interscholastic program helps young players gain valuable skills and many of them have gone on to become top national prospects, including Nick Snow, Steve Krueger, Jared Sheldon and Mason Wroe.

In addition to the valuable mentoring and playing opportunities that Team UPSA provides, these individuals will also receive training in a variety of areas to ensure each develops into well-rounded players.  Ultimately, the goal is to give the players a strong foundation and a glimpse of what is necessary to achieve success.


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