Success Stories
Athletes Recruited Through 6-8
Join the growing list of athletes who found their college home through the 6-8 College Series.
Weekend showcase events around the US and globally where players complete skill assessments, compete in high-level scrimmages, and gain exposure to all US based college coaches.
How It Works
Each College Series event follows a structured format designed to create high-level & competitive play situations to showcase your individual abilities to college coaches.
Complete the 6-8 Challenge skill assessment on day one to establish your baseline performance metrics.
Teams are created based on assessment results and player position. Scrimmages scored with 6-8 Game Desk.
Performance metrics generate a +/- Performance Indicator for every athlete across all events.
Gain direct exposure to college coaches from 45+ NCAA programs at showcase events.
Success Stories
Join the growing list of athletes who found their college home through the 6-8 College Series.
Event Schedule
Register early to secure your spot at upcoming showcase events across the country.
March 13-15, 2026
May/June 2026
Invite-only weekend featuring the top athletes from previous Fall, Winter, and Spring 6-8 College Series events. Athletes will have the opportunity for meet and greets with college coaches representing over 45 NCAA programs. Coaches who are unable to attend in person are provided with a livestream of the weekend and information about every player participating.
College Exposure
Attend our showcases to recruit the next generation of collegiate water polo athletes.
Testimonials
Hear from athletes, coaches, and parents who have experienced the College Series.
"The showcase helped me find my place as a player and gave me the skills and confidence as well as help with other aspects of the recruitment process such as emails and contacting coaches."
Recruited to UC Merced
"My favorite thing about the 6-8 showcases is I get to play with new people that I've never really met and I get to get new experiences and meet new coaches and learn new things."
Recruited to University of the Pacific
"As parents, we found the analysis and data from 6-8 Sports incredibly valuable. Even when Chase wasn't getting much playing time at his school or club, the stats confirmed his potential and showed us where he stood among his peers. Tony and Maggie's advice was critical to his growth, not just in water polo skills, but also in leadership and pool awareness. Having that baseline and seeing where he needed to improve played a huge role in Chase's path to competing at the Division I level at Long Beach."
Water Polo Parents
"One of the highlights was watching my son step outside of his comfort zone, meeting and playing alongside peers he had never met before. The smile on his face throughout the weekend was absolutely priceless. He's already looking forward to attending more showcases in the future."
Water Polo Parent
"Attending 6-8 Showcases was a great opportunity for me to show college coaches how I can compete amongst high level athletes and quickly adapt to new teammates/coaches. The showcases gave me access to college coaches I had never met in person before, allowing me to learn how to calm my nerves and communicate effectively. With guidance from Maggie and Tony, 6-8 Showcases were valuable experiences for me to grow as an athlete and promote myself to become a collegiate athlete!"
Recruited to UC Davis - Class of 2030
Questions
The 6-8 College Series is open to all athletes looking to gain exposure to college coaches. Events are designed for high school-aged players who are serious about playing water polo at the collegiate level.
Athletes should bring their water polo gear (cap, suit, goggles), multiple towels, snacks and hydration, and a positive attitude. All game equipment and facilities are provided at the event.
Teams are created based on the results of the 6-8 Challenge skill assessment completed on day one. This ensures competitive balance and gives every athlete the opportunity to showcase their abilities against players of similar skill levels.
Yes, coaches from 45+ NCAA programs attend our showcase events to recruit the next generation of collegiate water polo athletes. The Final Showcase in Long Beach features the highest concentration of college coaches.
The +/- Performance Indicator is a metric generated from game stats tracked with 6-8 Game Desk technology. It measures each athlete's impact during scrimmages, giving coaches objective data to evaluate players beyond traditional stats.
The Final Showcase is invite-only and features top athletes from previous Fall, Winter, and Spring 6-8 College Series events. Invitations are based on performance metrics and skill assessments from regular season events.
Coaches who are unable to attend in person are provided with a livestream of the weekend and information about every player participating.
Join hundreds of athletes competing for college exposure at 6-8 Series events.