A mixed-methods study with 112 male players and experts developed a 77-component Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling management model judged feasible by experts.
Key findings
- POLC issues and factors were rated high (at least 3.83). The model contained 20 planning, 19 organizing, 19 leading and 19 controlling components emphasizing long-term planning, resources, leadership and monitoring; experts rated feasibility highly.
Why this matters globally
The model consolidates management functions into a youth-development checklist, but international value depends on outcome testing and contextual adaptation.
Thai researcher contribution
Bangkokthonburi University-affiliated researchers developed the model in Guangdong, representing cross-border sport-education research.
Limitations to consider
The purposive, all-male, single-province sample and expert-opinion design limit generalization. The 77-component model may be difficult to implement and was not tested in a controlled outcome study.