The Tony Azevedo Podcast

  Still on hiatus, Tony and Dave release this special episode with renowned coach Johnny Bega. The three talk about growing players from youth athletes into powerhouses of the sport. Follow Dave on tour —> www.Davewilliamsoncomedy.com Dave's Ig—> @davewcomedy Keep up with Tony —> http://www.6-8sports.com

Kal Glanznig is the General Manager at Delfina Sports and a player in the Australian Water Polo League. Tony, Dave, and Kal talk about water polo in Australia, a 'March Madness' style polo tournament, and playing polo with sharks.

Dave and Tony come back from their traveling to talk about Dave's El Segundo girls' team and Tony's awards ceremonies. They are joined by Chris Vidale, head coach at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. The three talk about the relationships built from Water Polo, building the sport, and going pro.

Tony and Dave talk about what makes a great athelete, how to grow the sport, and the future of 6-8 sports.

On this 50th episode special, Tony and Dave meet with Adam Krikorian, head coach of the US Womens Olympic team. Tony, Dave, and Adam talk about the USA Women's olympic dynasty, UCLA polo, and how to make the sport more popular.

National Champion at UCLA & Cutino Award Winner Nicolas Saveljic joins Tony & Dave to talk about growing up in Montenegro & his experience playing NCAA Water Polo in the United States.     Follow him on ID: @saveljaaa 

Amanda was a 2016 and 2018 National Champion in cage for USC, winning the Cutino Award in 2018.  She represented the USA at the Tokyo Olympics and gave us some great tips for coaching goalies. 

Seth Miller is a sports podcaster on the 'Legendary Bites' Podcast where they cover all things sports, including Water Polo. Today: Dave, Tony, and Seth talk Water Polo and the famed 'Blood in the Water' match.

Jim has been a familiar face in the water polo world for a very long time as a coach, a referee, and an author. He wrote countless columns for Water Polo Planet and has a book called The Science of Shooting, earning him the moniker "The Shot Doctor". 

Tony is still in Croatia so Dave is joined by USA Team Captain Maggie Steffens to talk about her experience in Tokyo en route to another Gold Medal.

Tony and Dave talk about the Team USA vs Spain elimination game tonight in the Olympic quarterfinals.     

Dave asks Tony about TEAM USA, including close losses suffered by both the Men's and Women's teams as well as Tony's reaction to Simone Biles and US Gymnastics. 

Tony and Dave are back from hiatus between Junior Olympics Sessions. Tony previews the Tokyo Olympics as he prepares to call the Men's games from Connecticut.    

Tony and Dave sit down this week and talk to Carlos Steffens about Water polo in Puerto Rico and what life was like raising two olympians.    

Spencer was a member of the USA National Team from 2000-2007 and was an All-American/team captain at UC Berkeley before playing professionally in Hungary, Italy, and Australia. After retiring from professional water polo, he started coached in San Francisco before moving to Dallas with his wife, where he currently runs Pegasus Water Polo, a Texas powerhouse.   Follow Tony on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tonyazevedo8   Follow Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davewcomedy    See Tony's clinics/camps here:  http://tonyazevedo.com/azevedo-water-polo/   Catch Dave on Tour now:  https://www.davewilliamsoncomedy.com/    

Kyle Utsumi has worn many hats in the world of Water Polo, including his current role as an assistant coach at Standford. He is also the author of Sydney's Silver Lining, a book that tells the story of "America's most important Water Polo team", the 2000 Women's Olympic team.     Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Sydneys-Silver-Lining-Americas-Important/dp/148357203X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Sydney%27s+Silver+Lining&qid=1620148258&sr=8-1   See Tony's clinics/camps here:  http://tonyazevedo.com/azevedo-water-polo/   Catch Dave on Tour now:  https://www.davewilliamsoncomedy.com/

Ep 38 - Shawn Stringham Shawn is a coach in Utah and founder of GAME ON LIVE STUDIO which is streaming Water Polo games at a high level. Tony, Dave, and Shawn reflect on the 6-8 Competition Series in Meza, AZ this past weekend.    6-8 Sports on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/68sports/   Follow Tony on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tonyazevedo8   Follow Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davewcomedy    Subscribe to GAME ON LIVE STUDIO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7vIjRJ8pU2PAQcIugwXEw

Molly has been in Tony's 6-8 academy the past 2 years and recently committed to play for USC. We talk to her to get a Student Athletes perspective on attending the Academy.   6-8 Sports on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/68sports/   Follow Tony on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tonyazevedo8   Follow Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davewcomedy 

Brenda is a Cutino Award winner, NCAA Champion, and 4 time Olympian, winning a bronze, 2 silvers, and a gold medal. As prolific as she was in the water, she has been equally as impactful giving back to the Sport out of the water. Tony and Dave talk to her about her numerous beliefs, campaigns, and foundations that have helped move the sport forward.   Follow Brenda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brenda4villa/?hl=en   6-8 Sports on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/68sports/   Follow Tony on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tonyazevedo8   Follow Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davewcomedy 

Kami joins Tony in the 2021 USAWP Hall of Fame class. She is a 2 time Cutino Award winner, NCAA Champion, and 3x Olympic medalist. We learn a lot about her mentality as a top level athlete.     Follow Kami Craig on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kamicraigusa   Learn More About RISE Athletes https://www.instagram.com/riseathletes/?hl=en   6-8 Sports on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/68sports/   Follow Tony on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tonyazevedo8   Follow Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davewcomedy