About
The 6-8 Academy is a 5-day Monday through Friday program for high school students, gap year athletes, and youth players seeking development. Daily training runs from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with pool training from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday focus on conditioning, mobility, and strength development, while Tuesday and Thursday focus on mental training, VR sessions, tactical seminars, and video analysis.
Programs
- 6-8 Academy — High school students, gap year athletes, and youth players seeking development; age and gender divided · 5-day Monday through Friday program; daily training 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; pool training 9:30 AM–12:00 PM; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday focus on conditioning, mobility, and strength development; Tuesday and Thursday focus on mental training, VR sessions, tactical seminars, and video analysis
- 6-8 College Series — Weekend events
- 6-8 Challenge — Standardized skill testing to benchmark athlete performance and track progress. Run by certified coaches at the Academy, College Series, and other 6-8 camps and clinics globally.
- 6-8 Camps & Events — Year-round · Camps and clinics outside of the Academy and college showcases, in various locations.
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
- General schedule: A semester-based full-time immersive curriculum; three semesters offered: Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall; year-round training programs with seasonal focus areas; 5-day Monday through Friday program.
About the provider
The 6-8 Academy is described as the first high performance training program in the world. Its mission statement says the Academy is designed to develop water polo athletes through a comprehensive curriculum created by Olympic champions.
What families say
“68 helped expand my water polo IQ. Rico and tony are both great coaches and care very much about each and every player. They want everyone to get better and will help you individually. I also found so much love in the sport through 68. It was always a safe environment with the coaches and they helped me a lot with the mental part of the game.” — Nieve, Academy Athlete for Multiple Semesters
“The 6-8 Academy helped me to become a more confident player by growing my water polo IQ and skills!!” — Maggie, Academy Athlete for Multiple Semesters
Last updated September 22, 2026.
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