Join us for an exclusive conversation with Mo Merritt, Sports Performance Specialist for the USOPC, as we dive deep into talent identification and transfer in Olympic sports. Discover how athletes from traditional sports like basketball can transition into Olympic glory through non-traditional pathways like bobsled, handball, and boxing. Mo shares her personal journey from college basketball to Team USA handball and reveals the strategies behind finding America's next Olympic champions. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Mo Merritt, USOPC Sports Performance Specialist 01:00 What is talent ID and talent transfer? 02:06 Mo's personal athletic journey from basketball to handball 02:39 First exposure to handball at the 2012 London Olympics 03:46 The tryout process and transitioning from basketball 05:58 Barriers to Olympic sport awareness and solutions 07:15 Changes in the collegiate athletics landscape 08:19 Working with strength coaches to identify talent 10:21 Success stories: From c...