At the Academy Martin was one of the first instructors to organize four chucker games and pro pools for people learning the sport. In the pro pool amateur players take all the penalty shots toward an undefended goal.

He also created the successful “two tab” rule, which limited a pro to two hits per play, thus allowing a quicker dispersal of the ball, and giving all participants more time in the play.

These rules are now enacted in many polo clubs around the US Today. Martin generously donated the usage of the Academy’s facilities to the up and coming players on the interscholastic teams, and has sponsored teams for the Avendano tournament.

Martin’s latest entrepreneurial polo business venture involves the purchase and development of one of South Florida’s newest polo facilities, Cypress Polo Club. Here Martin continues to grow and support the sport of polo through the introduction of excellent horses, and new players by way of lessons on the fundamentals of polo to riders of all levels.

Martin believes that polo should be fun, affordable, and experienced by everyone with a desire to learn.

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