Training Session Stories

Virtual Polo, “Swing & Performance Analysis”, represents the latest technology in training polo players. It supports all the old techniques of training while it introduces new techniques that allow players of all levels to make rapid and significant changes. Virtual Polo has traveled across North America, visiting polo clubs from San Diego to New York and from Wellington to Montreal. Take a moment to see what other players have said about their experience.

“Kit worked with me on my offside forehand and, with the benefit of his video camera and computer, demonstrated to me, in less than thirty minutes, little nuances that improved my swing dramatically.

Kit knows the mechanics of a proper polo swing and translates this knowledge in an easy to understand fashion. By using his sophisticated mechanical horse, Kit can film his students from various angles, feed the results into his computer and within minutes you see what you are doing right, doing wrong and how you can improve. Kit knows the game and, most importantly, can impart that knowledge to other players and students.”

— Clark F. Nyberg, Lexington Polo Club, KY

“I have receive a good deal of professional instruction, but I believe what you have with Virtual Polo is quite unique. The level of detail that you can analyze goes far beyond what can be seen from an instructor during a typical lesson. This includes both the movements of the body on the horse and all aspects of the swing.

The combination of the action on the horse with the video was powerful. Of course, no tool works well by itself. Your knowledge of the game and ability to teach and adapt to each player's nuances makes the experience a student’s dream. Not only did I find out what I was doing wrong, but you showed me several ways to correct it.

I believe I now am more aware of my actions on the horse during my swing and how that impacts my hitting. My play has improved significantly as a result.

I cannot thank you enough and look forward to using Virtual Polo on a regular basis. I highly recommend it to players of all levels.”

— John Greening, Scuppernong Polo Club, Atlanta, GA

“This is a hell of a deal.  I also watched him work with a girl on a horse in Texas last week.  He fixed some major problems with her stroke in about ten minutes“

— Danny Scheraga, Syracuse, New York, Polo Training Foundation

“Kit Collins and his Virtual Polo are the best use of 1-2 hours that any polo player can ever make. The combination of the virtual horse, the technology used by Kit, and most importantly, Kit's outstanding knowledge of the swing mechanics of polo are guaranteed to help everyone, from beginner to high-handicap player, make quick and significant improvements in their hitting. The ability to see one's own swing on the computer screen, with Kit's feedback, allowed me to understand what I needed to work on. The follow-up session with Kit back on the horse then allowed me, with a lot of help from Kit, to work on improving my biggest weak spots. I was able to use my improved technique the very next day in a game - and it made a huge difference, that was noticed not just by me, but also my fellow players.“

— Ralf Leszinski, The Villages Polo Club, FL

“We just today received your DVDs of our wonderful clinic with you in Montreal, with the Club Polo Nacional! David and I wish to thank you again for such a valuable, professional clinic. Your combination of lecture, demonstration and use of video for immediate visual feedback of your coaching has made some critical changes to our swing.... that I know will result in a better game this season. You have worked a 'bit of magic' with your insights! We hope to take a follow up, refresher course with you sometime when you are in the vicinity again!”

— Carolyn and David Rees-Potter, Club Polo Nacional, Montreal, Canada