Hear from our Athletes

The 6-8 platform has profoundly impacted our club's development approach by championing a data-driven methodology. It successfully brings focus to the most critical metrics, moving beyond just scoring goals. Our son's water polo IQ has seen a 10X growth as a direct result of honing these essential skills. We believe water polo needs to standardize performance metrics, similar to all other major sports, and the 6-8 platform provides the essential tools to achieve that goal.

As a water polo parent, what matters most to me is knowing my child is seen and evaluated fairly. Having a trusted data and technology platform (that 68 offers) gives real confidence that performance, growth, and effort are accurately captured. It takes the guesswork out of development and gives athletes a clear way to showcase themselves to college coaches. In a competitive recruiting world, that kind of visibility can make all the difference. For youth athletes, 68 data isn't just numbers—it's opportunity.

As a parent of a son with college aspirations, one of the biggest challenges has been helping him understand how to talk about himself as an athlete. The technology and data behind the 6–8 program have completely changed that. Through the mobile app, he is able to consistently check his 6–8 Challenge and performance data, giving him a clear, objective way to track his growth and identify exactly where he needs to improve. More importantly, it has given him a common language to explain who he is as a water polo player, his strengths, his progress, and his potential. The 6–8 team is incredible: responsive, innovative, and constantly finding new ways to support and evaluate athletes. They are truly dedicated to growing the sport we all love while giving our kids every opportunity to develop and reach their goals. Our family is so grateful to be part of the 6–8 family.

It's one thing to see a one-off video of a spectacular play but to truly gauge consistency, you need the data. The 6-8 app does both for our daughter. Showing where she ranks and her performance over time adds incredible value and validation. It is also a great motivator for her to see how far she's come and what goals she can set and achieve.