Heartland Polocrosse Club

04/11/2026

Barbarian vs USA

04/10/2026

Barbarians vs Team USA live stream can be viewed at 3:30 today on the APA You Tube channel

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04/02/2026

April 1st marked the start of weekly practice at Heartland Polcrosse Club, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Don't miss the 3 evening practices and instruction this month with special guest Coach Bruce MacLarty, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 20-22. Open to all players. There is a fee for his expertise and travel.
Bruce is also available for horse starting, private and small group sessions that Tuesday and Wednesday. Register at:

South Africa coach, Bruce MacLarty, regarded as a world's top polocrosse coach is back at Heartland Polocrosse Club for 3 midweek evening practice clinics Monday thru Wednesday, April 20-22. He is best known for leading the South African national team to back-to-back Polocrosse World Cup titles (201...

04/02/2026

April 1st is the start of weekly practice at Heartland Polcrosse Club, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Don't miss the 3 evening practices and instruction this month with special guest Coach Bruce MacLarty, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 20-22. Open to all players. There is a fee for his expertise and travel.
Bruce is also available for horse starting, private and small group sessions that Tuesday and Wednesday. Register at:

South Africa coach, Bruce MacLarty, regarded as a world's top polocrosse coach is back at Heartland Polocrosse Club for 3 midweek evening practice clinics Monday thru Wednesday, April 20-22. He is best known for leading the South African national team to back-to-back Polocrosse World Cup titles (201...

04/02/2026

Waited out a brief thunderstorm with a great turnout of 15 players for the first Wednesday evening weekly polocrosse practice of 2026. Practice again this Saturday at 1:00PM.

02/25/2026

Resuming Saturday lessons, again February 28, polocrosse riding skills in the arena. Arrive at 10:00 AM to tack up and be ready to ride by 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Jamie will take the lead with warm up, exercises, and games.
$35.00 for those renewed HPC members not on the monthly plan. RSVP on WhatsApp club group, or IM to join.
Horses available to learn how to play polocrosse.
Now scheduling beginner horseback riding lessons for spring.
Felt great to get back in the saddle last weekend!

02/02/2026

Well said.

Tuesday Tune Up
From Burnout to Balance: Finding Purpose Again

Last week we spoke honestly about burnout — the kind that doesn’t come from one bad game or one long weekend, but from years of caring, committing, and showing up.

This week is about what comes next.

Burnout doesn’t mean it’s time to walk away. Often, it’s a sign that something needs to shift — not our passion for polocrosse, but how we carry it.

Balance in our sport doesn’t mean doing less because we don’t care. It means doing things in a way that’s sustainable — for our bodies, our families, our horses, and ourselves.

For players, balance might look like:
• Focusing on progress rather than perfection
• Listening to your body and your horse
• Letting one bad game go instead of carrying it all season

For parents and volunteers, balance might be:
• Saying yes where you can — and no where you need to
• Sharing the load instead of carrying it alone
• Remembering that your presence matters just as much as your output

For coaches, officials, and leaders, balance means:
• Setting clear expectations
• Creating supportive environments
• Leading with understanding, not pressure

And then there’s purpose.

Purpose is the reason balance matters. It’s the reminder that polocrosse isn’t meant to take everything from us — it’s meant to add something.

We play for the moments that don’t show on the scoreboard:
A junior’s first confident ride.
A teammate backing you after a tough game.
A horse that gives you everything and trusts you completely.
A community that feels like home.

Purpose reconnects us to why we keep showing up, even when it’s hard.

This week’s Tuesday Tune Up is a quiet reminder:

You don’t have to give everything to prove you belong.
You already do.
Find your balance.
Protect your purpose.
And let polocrosse be something that fills your cup again — not empties it.

That’s how we stay in the game for the long haul.

01/31/2026

Good stuff from Jimmy Grills.

01/01/2026

Congratulations Scott!