Louis Devaleix: La Fe Polo Team

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On this Episode of Outside The Boards, we are excited to welcome
La Fe Polo Team Patron and Player, Louis Devaleix, one of today’s
most visible and talked about players and teams in professional
polo.


 
Taking his first polo lesson just three years ago, Louis Devaleix
is preparing for his team’s return to Florida high-goal polo
season. Born in France but growing up in Rio de Janiero, Brazil,
before coming to the United States, Devaleix’s newfound passion
for polo launched the adrenaline junkie from the golf course to
the polo field seemingly overnight. Surrounding himself with
elite athletes including 10-goaler Hilario Ulloa and undisputed
basketball legend and fellow golfer Michael Jordan, the
41-year-old has already achieved a significant milestone in his
budding polo career, raising the 2021 and 2022 East Coast Open
trophy. Originally only planning to compete in the 18-goal
season, Devaleix made the last-minute decision to go all in with
La Fe in the GAUNTLET OF POLO and pursue the most prestigious
titles in American polo.


 
Although Devaleix does not fit the typical polo player mold at a
brawny 6’4”, he is a strong defensive presence and devoted
student of the game. Humbled by the sacrifices of his pros which
have allowed him to play polo, Devaleix is soaking up every
opportunity to learn from their experience while finding the time
to bond over Argentine asados and Brazilian barbeques. 


 
Since living in the United States full time he balances his
career in healthcare IT with his young son and now a full polo
schedule. Quickly becoming an ambassador for the sport both
locally and internationally, Devaleix’s path has introduced his
family and friends to polo through Global Polo TV and even
inspired his business partner to take up the sport. Although
coming in as a 20-goal team, La Fe’s commitment to their game is
evident as Devaleix aims to make an even stronger showing intheir
second year competing in the GAUNTLET.



Outside The Boards Season #3 Podcast is presented by:
The United States Polo Association & National Polo Center -
Wellington


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for the purposes of promoting the game of polo; coordinating the
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