Are you looking to improve your fitness with polo specific physical training?

Join strength & conditioning coach Albert Tan for a weekend of fitness training.

Key Themes

1. Intro to concept of specificity training,
2. Polo specific warm-up,
3. Balance, mobility, and body movement awareness,
4. Strength, stability and agility with the mallet,
5. Heart rate and endurance at play.

Progression

1. Increment of repetition, complexity and intensity of execution of concepts and movements specific to the game of polo,
2. Integration of movement and game strategies,
3. Framework for participants to analyse and co-create own ideas and approach to polo specific training most suitable to self,
4. Bridging between polo field training and polo fitness training.

Cost per member for any 4 or more modules is RM400 or RM125 per individual module.

Non-member’s rate for 4 or more modules is RM500 or RM150 per individual module.

Albert Tan

From 2011 to 2015, Albert served as the Regional Development Officer for the Federation of International Polo. In this role, he was instrumental in launching the FIP Development Pathway Programs and co-facilitated the Zone D Umpire’s Education Program. Albert also made significant contributions to sports coaching, leading the Singapore under-15 boys’ National 7s Rugby team as head coach from 2016 to 2018.

During his earlier years, Albert was a dedicated rugby player for the Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association (SAFSA). He also competed in Muay Thai, where he achieved a fight record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. These athletic accomplishments were achieved over 20 years ago when Albert was in his 20s.

Now in his 40s, Albert continues to embrace his passion for sports, though his focus has shifted. While he still actively practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to maintain a balance between his professional commitments and his love for sports, he has transitioned into a coaching role for athletes. His students include Lin Heqin and Chen Rui from ONE Championship, Xie Bin from UFC, and Woo Chan Lee from the Korean National Muaythai team.

Currently, Albert is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and serves on the panel of mediators at the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), while he pursues his Ph.D.”

Albert will conduct a two-day Fitness for Polo clinic for KL Academy of Polo, at the Kuala Lumpur Polo Club on 9^th and 10^th of March 2024.

Saturday 9^th March            8:00 AM

(a) Fitness for Polo – Novice / Competitive group (60 min)

1. Session brief – 5 min
2. Polo Specific warm-up – 10 min
3. Polo Specific Strength & conditioning – 30 min
4. Polo Specific cool-down – 10 min
5. Session debrief – 5 min

Saturday 9^th March            9:30 AM

(b) Fitness for Polo – Advanced / Competitive Group (60 min)

1. Session brief – 5 min
2. Polo Specific warm-up – 10 min
3. Polo Specific Strength & conditioning – 30 min
4. Polo Specific cool-down – 10 min
5. Session debrief – 5 min

Saturday 9^th March            4:00 PM

(c) Polo Specific Balance and Strength session (60 min)

1. Session brief – 5 min
2. Warm-up – 5 min
3. Intro to fitball core & balance – 20 min
4. Intro to Polo mallet S&C -20 min
5. Cool-down – 5 min
6. Debrief – 5 min

Saturday 9^th March            5:30 PM

(d) Polo Fitness Mobility Skills Session (60 min)

1. Session brief – 5 min
2. Warm-up -5 min
3. Intro to break falls and stand-ups – 20 min
4. Intro to Polo mallet S&C -20 min
5. Cool-down – 5 min
6. Debrief – 5 min

Sunday 10^th March 8:00 AM

(a) Fitness for Polo – Novice / Competitive group (60 min)

6. Session brief – 5 min
7. Polo Specific warm-up – 10 min
8. Polo Specific Strength & conditioning – 30 min
9. Polo Specific cool-down – 10 min
10. Session debrief – 5 min

Saturday 9^th March            9:30 AM

(b)      Fitness for Polo – Advanced / Competitive Group (60 min)

6. Session brief – 5 min
7. Polo Specific warm-up – 10 min
8. Polo Specific Strength & conditioning – 30 min
9. Polo Specific cool-down – 10 min
10. Session debrief – 5 min

Sunday 9^th March   4:00 PM

(c) Polo Specific Balance and Strength session (60 min)

1. Session brief – 5 min
2. Warm-up – 5 min
3. Intro to fitball core & balance – 20 min
4. Intro to Polo mallet S&C -20 min
5. Cool-down – 5 min
6. Debrief – 5 min

Sunday 10^th March 5:30 PM

(e) Polo Heart Rate Training Session (60min)

1. Session brief – 5 min
2. Warm-up -5 min
3. Polo S&C circuit 5 min X 6 rounds with 2min interval.
4. Cool-down – 5 min
5. Debrief – 5 min

For bookings, please WhatsApp Peter at +60122875638 or email ztpete84@gmail.com