Explore the effective features in forming successful sports teams

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Master of Sports Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran. Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

4 Master of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the effective characteristics in the formation of successful sports teams. The research method was used in terms of purpose, Applied; and terms of the qualitative performance method, in which the content analysis method was used. The statistical population of the study included successful sports teams and groups in the fields of science, publications, sports tourism, and audio-visual media. The sampling method was purposeful and the research tool was the interview protocol with experts until the theoretical saturation was reached (14 interviews). In total, 15 effective factors in team formation were identified, which were obtained in the form of 6 main categories. These categories include; Shared leadership, team members' expertise, team building, program-oriented vision, financial resource management, are ethical values. According to the research results, the success of the sports team requires having an experienced team, adopting clear strategies as well as financial and managerial resources. Besides, team leaders can help their team grow and develop with accurate targeting and proper management, hiring a skilled workforce.

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  • Receive Date: 26 April 2021
  • Revise Date: 15 January 2022
  • Accept Date: 15 June 2022

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