Tony Azevedo is a five-time Olympian (2000-2016), Olympic silver medalist, and widely regarded as one of the greatest water polo players of all time. Since retiring in 2017, he has been on a mission to grow and evolve the sport through his entrepreneurial ventures, including 6-8 Sports—a platform featuring a stats & analytics app, digital game desk, college showcase series, and training academy—as well as Azevedo Water Polo, which offers clinics, apparel, and more. In this conversation, we dive into Tony’s unique background, his journey as Team USA’s captain, and the Olympic moments that shaped his career and experience. He shares how he maintained peak performance, the challenges preventing water polo’s growth—especially in the U.S.—and his vision for the future of the sport. We also explore 6-8 Sports, how he’s democratizing access to stats and analytics for athletes, and his elite academy designed for high school and middle school players aiming to reach the next level. Beyond the pool, Tony opens up about the entrepreneurial hurdles he's faced, his marketing strategies, and why he believes a professional water polo league in the U.S. is on the horizon. Partners:JNGL ATHLETICO:  https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=5391573.ojJfvDfSXJ  Use code NICHOLSANDDIMEZ for 25% offPOWERSLUDGE: https://powersludge.com/ Use code DIMEZ for $20 off your first orderHOSTAGE TAPE:  https://www.hostagetape.com/CHRIS28059 PURE HIMALAYAN SHILAJIT: https://www.purehimalayanshilajit.com/?ref=4021  Use code DIMEZ for 40% offChapters:00:00 - Intro10:42 - Tony Azevedo’s background; how he speaks 5 languages; Kobe Bryant Olympic story16:31 - Tony's top water polo highlight & olympic memory; 2008 Beijing silver medal 21:09 - How Tony maintained peak performance throughout his career24:20 - Founding Azevedo Water Polo & 6-8 Sports: Impacting the future of water polo27:42 - Challenges with water polo: Why the sport needs change29:42 - The future of professional water polo in the U.S. & how data is unlocking opportunities32:33 - 6-8 Sports: Democratizing access to opportunities for water polo players34:55 - Mobile App; Digital game desk; data analytics & water polo statistics: Empowering players through technology39:59 - Club vs. school water polo: What you need to know42:45 - 6-8 College Series45:32 - 6-8 Sports Academy: Taking water polo players to the next level50:36 - Marketing strategy & AI in water polo: Innovations at 6-8 sports57:55 - How to revolutionize and grow an entire sport01:01:07 - Entrepreneurial life hack01:03:39 - How Tony optimizes sleep Follow Chris Nichols:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtforlegacypodcast Website: https://builtforlegacy.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-legacy/id1667715105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MAr6sSCwiyU9G1JZgeZxq?si=a7da325d67a64a72 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@builtforlegacypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/nicholsanddimezshow/100090067950005 Contact: [email protected]

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