Nieve Courtney

Between transferring high schools and commuting long hours for training, Nieve was looking for more than just a pool; she was looking for a community that would support her growth as both a player and a person. When she joined the 6-8 Sports family, she found the "safe environment" she needed to excel.

Nieve's journey was defined by her commitment to the full 6-8 curriculum. Over two years, she completed two semesters of the Academyeven living on campus for oneand participated in ten different showcases. This high-volume exposure allowed her to dive deep into the technical side of the game, but more importantly, it helped her master the "inner game." With the guidance of Olympic-level coaching, Nieve focused on her water polo IQ and the mental resilience required to compete at the top.

Through the 6-8 platform, Nieve was able to turn her training into a tangible record of success. By participating in every challenge and showcase available, she built a data-backed profile that highlighted her skills as a versatile 4/5 side attacker. The 6-8 Mobile App and Dashboard provided the metrics to match her newfound confidence, giving her a professional "identity" that caught the attention of the nation's top programs.

Nieve is now a Redshirt Junior at UC Berkeley, where she competes for the Cal Golden Bears. Beyond the pool, she has been recognized as an ACWPC All-Academic honoree and named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Looking back, Nieve values the holistic support she received from the 6-8 team:

"6-8 helped expand my water polo IQ. It was always a safe environment with the coaches, and they helped me a lot with the mental part of the game. I'm so thankful to be part of this family. Go Bears!"