UK Coaching: Encouraging Safe Variability and Versatility in Movement with the Athletic Skills Model (ASM)
The Athletic Skills Model (ASM) provides coaches with a framework to think about skilful movement across the lifespan, encompassing transfer of learning theories, a concentric and holistic approach, and creating challenging environments. The ASM aims to support the planning, design and implementation of structured programmes that focus on developing versatile movers in a non-linear concentric […]
UK Coaching: Developing Versatile Participants in a Nonlinear Way with the Athletic Skills Model (ASM)
The Athletic Skills Model (ASM) is a practical and scientifically grounded framework that offers coaches a structured approach to designing and implementing a movement programme that develops adaptable and versatile movers. By Dr Martina Navarro1,2 & Alex Beckey1,3 1 The Athletic Skills Model UK 2 University of Portsmouth 3 St Mary’s University Informed by motor […]
Participants Rate First International ASM Course 9.3 out of 10!
The first edition of the ASM International Course took place from 2 to 4 April 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Athletic Skills Model community. Bringing together participants from seven countries across three continents, this unique event offered a vibrant blend of theory, practice, and exploration. Against the backdrop of sunny spring weather, the […]
Versatile movement in public spaces – ESWAM eMagazine #1.0
We move too little. And when we do move, it’s often too one-dimensional, leading to various negative consequences: injuries, dropouts, health issues… The Dutch Athletic Skills Model (the ASM) addresses this societal challenge with a solution: “Versatile Movement” via the Fundamental 10! With these 10 basic movement skills, the ASM provides a framework for versatile […]
The Importance of Good Balance Skills – Sport Knowhow XL
By: Emilie Maclaine Pont, Sportknowhowxl Pictures: Olaf Kraak Carrying weights for muscle building, running, cycling, and boxing for improved fitness—“strength” and “cardio” are often seen as the two most important forms of training. However, balance is just as crucial. On September 20, the third meeting of the 2024 Masters of Movement series, organized by the […]
What You Didn’t Know About These Olympic Athletes
🇳🇱 Read in Dutch > In the past weeks, we were glued to our screens, making sure not to miss a single moment of the Olympic Games! Many top athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics have a background in another sport, unknowingly confirming the philosophy of the Athletic Skills Model: “A better generalist makes […]
‘Make varied movement part of your treatment plan as a physiotherapist’ – allesoversport.nl
Research shows that people who engage in varied movement achieve a higher level in sports, experience more enjoyment in physical activity, and are less prone to injuries. Physiotherapist René Wormhoudt (60 years old) has been the fitness coach for the Dutch national football team since 2012. Together with Prof. Dr. Geert Savelsbergh, he founded the […]
Trouw: “The body of the average top female footballer is not in balance.”
To perform optimally and prevent injuries, it is even more important for female footballers to train diversely. On the eve of the final crucial group matches in the Nations League, a conversation with René Wormhoudt, the strength and conditioning coach of the Netherlands national team. Trouw 27/11/2023 By: Esther Scholten Read the full article on […]
Donny van de Beek: How judo helped make Manchester United midfielder
The Fundamental 10! – The practical implementation of broad motor development and versatile movement
For healthy and enjoyable motor development at every age and every level. Learning to move is important for everyone’s health, well-being, and fitness. It’s the foundation for both a recreational and competitive athletic life. Enjoyment in movement is a key motivator to continue being active, no matter what age. This is fostered through variety and […]
