Intro

 In this episode, George sits down with Martina Navarro to explore how coaches can use the Athletic Skills Model (ASM) to transform fundamental skills into functional movements, build movement versatility, and add variability to warmups and practices. They also dive into why falling is such an essential skill and how transfer of learning helps athletes thrive across multiple sports.

Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

01:48 – Transforming Fundamental Skills into Functional Movements

05:00 – The Importance of Playing Different Sports

07:00 – Practical Ways to Introduce Movement Skills into Warmups

10:45 – The Athletic Skills Model Continuum

13:00 – The Fundamental 10 Explained

16:30 – Why Falling is a Critical Skill for Athletes

20:00 – The Concept of Transfer of Learning

23:30 – Applying ASM to Basketball Practice

27:00 – Martina’s Multi-Sport Background

28:30 – Long-Term Player Development & Relationships with Sport

29:00 – Transformative Tip for Coaches

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