Practice and Challenges of Talent Identification of Handball Players: the Case of Five Sub-City of Addis Ababa City Administration
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2014-08
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Addis Abeba university
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The purpose of this study was to investigate practice and challenges of talent identification of handball players in some selected sub-cities. To achieve the purpose of the study descriptive survey design was employed. The study area covers Five sbu- cities (Lideta, Arada, Adis Ketema, Yeak and Kirkos). From five sub cities 110 participants were selected by using purposive sampling techniques. To collect pertinent data questionnaires and interview were used. The data collected through questionnaires were analyzed by quantitative whereas interview part analysis through qualitative method.
The result showed that were shortage of awareness lack of facilities, shortage talent identification manual, lack of integration and motivation from federal level up to woreda. Based on the result coaches should up to-date themselves by enhancing their knowledge and skill the stake holders must provide sufficient budget and facilities and this must be followed by serious control, support and supervision of sport personnel's.
The researcher recommends that to carry out the talent identification procedure the federal sport commission must prepare criteria and strategic plan, the Addis Ababa handball federation and sub cites should crate conducive environment for coaches in the process of identifying, monitoring and nurturing talented handball players towards realizing their potential.
Key words: coaches, facility, sport, talent detection, talent identification and talent development
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Coaches; Facility; Sport; Talent Detection; Talent Identification and Talent Development