In-person training services designed to develop water polo athletes through structured coaching, skill assessment, and competitive preparation.
From skill assessment to training, our programs provide a complete pathway for water polo athletes at every level.
Water polo’s first high performance training program in the world.
Competitive tournament series bringing together top talent for high-level match play.
Water polo’s first standardized skill testing to benchmark athlete performance and track progress. The 6-8 Challenge is run by certified coaches at the Academy, College Series & other 6-8 camps and clinics globally.
The 6-8 Academy is our flagship training program, designed to develop water polo athletes through a comprehensive curriculum created by Olympic champions.
Our Academy combines technical skill development, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental preparation to create well-rounded athletes ready for the highest levels of competition.
The 6-8 College Series is a competitive showcase program featuring weekend events where athletes demonstrate their skills to college coaches from 45+ NCAA programs.
Athletes complete the 6-8 Challenge assessment, compete in scrimmages scored with Game Desk technology, and receive a +/- Performance Indicator to measure their impact.
The 6-8 Challenge is a standardized skill assessment that provides athletes with objective measurements of their abilities across key water polo skills.
Results are benchmarked against national averages, giving athletes and coaches actionable insights for targeted improvement.
01 – 12.5 Meter Sprint
02 – Medicine Ball Hold
03 – Radar Gun Throw
04 – Two Buoy Drill
05 – Vertical Jump
06 – Obstacle Course
07 – 25m Breast Sprint
08 – Four Corners
09 – Eight Touch
Outside of the Academy & college showcases, 6-8 also runs camps and clinics year-round in various locations.
Tony & Maggie also offer other programs via 6-8 sister companies Azevedo Water Polo & Steffens Sports.