**About The Guest(s):** ​
Martinez Martin is a highly experienced skill enhancement trainer with over 12 years of experience in the field. He is the CEO and founder of Hoop Run Daily and has trained numerous McDonald's All-American kids, college athletes, and NBA and WNBA players.​
**Summary:**
​Martinez Martin shares his journey as a skill enhancement trainer and emphasizes the importance of persistence and a strong work ethic. He believes in building well-rounded basketball players and focuses on developing their skills and understanding of the game. Martinez also highlights the need for trainers and coaches to work together and create a positive and supportive environment for young athletes. He discusses the decision-making process for choosing a school and advises athletes to find a school that feels like family and allows them to be themselves. Martinez also emphasizes the importance of character building, communication skills, and socialization for young athletes. He shares his vision for the future, which includes expanding his brand and mentoring other trainers.

​**Key Takeaways:**
​- Persistence and a strong work ethic are crucial for success as a trainer.
- Trainers should focus on developing well-rounded basketball players, not just role players.
- Building leadership skills and teaching players to help and support each other is essential.
- Trainers should be willing to help and mentor other trainers to improve the overall quality of skill development.
- Parents should invest in training and AAU basketball but also understand the importance of finding the right trainer and coach for their child.

​**Quotes:**
​- "Be prepared and ready for whoever's coming." - Martinez Martin
- "Don't be one-dimensional, but be ready for your role." - Martinez Martin
- "You can't be a selfish player, you have to be a team player." - Martinez Martin
- "Character is everything that stands out to me." - Martinez Martin
- "Be a servant, be a servant, be a servant." - Martinez Martin

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