Development of Male Soccer Training Model for Primary School Students in Guangzhou City

Abstract

Background and Aim: Chinese soccer is progressing towards a more organized league structure, with relatively mature standardized systems, institutional models, and market operational mechanisms in place. However, upon closer examination, it's evident that there are still many issues and contradictions within Chinese soccer. This research aims to develop a male soccer training model for primary school students in Guangzhou city. Materials and Methods: This research is survey research. The research involves the following participants: (1) 7 coaches and 70 student athletes from primary school soccer teams, professional soccer clubs, and amateur sports school soccer classes in Guangzhou city, who participated in the questionnaire survey; (2) 7 experts engaged in discussions on the current state of male soccer reserve talent development through interviews; (3) 19 experts involved in the Delphi consensus process to develop the male soccer training model for primary school students in Guangzhou City; (4) 9 experts participating in connoisseurship to confirm the male soccer training model. The consensus data obtained from the study underwent analysis utilizing the median and interquartile range. The analysis criteria were established with a median threshold of ≥ 3.50 and an interquartile range constraint of ≤ 1.50. Results: Based on POLC management principles the factors for developing a male soccer training model for primary school students were divided into four aspects as follows: (1) Planning, which consists of 7 factors; (2) Organizing, which consists of 8 factors; (3) Leading, it consists of 9 factors; and (4) Controlling, it consists of 9 factors. Conclusion: This model grounded in the POLC management principles, aims to provide a framework for the effective and sustainable development of the male soccer training model for primary school students in Guangzhou City. Regular reviews and adaptations in line with these principles will contribute to the program's success in nurturing young talents in both soccer and personal development.