Guideline for the Management of Novice Basketball University Teams in Guangdong Province
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Background and Aim: This research aims to develop guidelines for the management of novice basketball university teams in Guangdong Province using management theory by investigating the current situation and problems of novice basketball university team management in Guangdong Province. Additionally, find out the main factors affecting the management of novice basketball teams at Guangdong University and put forward countermeasures to solve the problem. Finally, develop guidelines for the management of novice basketball university teams in Guangdong Province, which will be tested for applicability and validity by the experts using the connoisseurship method. This research mainly improves the management of novice basketball teams in Guangdong universities.
Materials and Methods: The population of this research consists of three universities in Guangdong Province with novice basketball teams, namely Guangdong Teachers College of Foreign Languages and Arts, Guangdong Light Industry Vocational College, and Guangdong Institute of Finance. Seventy-nine novice basketball team members and eight coaches from three universities were a sample group of this research. A purposive sampling method was used. The questionnaire was distributed to the sample group to investigate the current situation in managing novice basketball university teams. After that, seven experts were invited to conduct interviews to draft the key elements for developing management guidelines. Nine experts conducted focus group discussions to develop management guidelines. Finally, seven experts conducted a connoisseurship discussion to confirm the developed management guideline. In this research, mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data. The IOC value was as follows: the questionnaire for novice basketball team members was 0.86, the questionnaire for novice basketball team coaches was 0.90, and the interview form was 0.90.
Results: The results showed that guideline for the management of novice basketball university teams in Guangdong Province was organized as follows: (1) planning divided into four aspects, namely set clear objectives, needs assessment, strategic partnerships, and annual development plan; (2) organizing divided four aspects, namely allocate resources effectively, build a structured team, recruit skilled coaches, and training program; (3) leading divided four aspects namely motivational leadership, player development, promote basketball on campus, and encourage open communication; (4) controlling divided four aspects namely monitor progress, feedback mechanisms, accountability systems, and evaluate team and coach performance.
Conclusion: The results of this study show that the ‘Management Guide for New College Basketball Teams in Guangdong Province’ is comprehensive and targeted, based on the POLC (plan-organize-lead-control) management theory. The expert group agreed that the guide is very suitable for the resource conditions of universities in Guangdong Province and has high practicality and promotion value, considering the operational and development needs of novice teams. They can provide systematic guidance for improving the management efficiency and competitiveness of new college basketball teams in Guangdong Province.
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