MATT COPPOLA
PHOTO BY ALEX PACHECO
Born and raised in Wellington, Matt Coppola has been immersed in the sport from the time he could walk. He is the son of United States Polo Association President Tony Coppola, who is also owner of the Tackeria and known as the “Voice of Polo” for his playby-play commentary of matches. Matt Coppola has traveled around the world to play, most notably spending time in polo hotspot Argentina, learning from top players and coaches. He had a great season in 2019 with Las Montijas, making it to the final of both the C.V. Whitney Cup and U.S. Open polo tournaments in Wellington. Currently rated at 4 goals, look for Coppola in action during this year’s Gauntlet of Polo series on the Tonkawa team with Jeff Hildebrand, Sapo Caset, Ignacio Toccalino and Matias Gonzalez. wellington the magazine | january 2020
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