Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 PhD student in Sports Management of Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch
2 Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Sport Science Department, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 Faculty of physical education and sport sciences, South Tehran Branch
4 Associate Professor, Department of Sports Management, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch
Abstract
The aim of this research was to identify the key drivers of the Volleyball Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran using a strategic foresight approach. The research methodology was mixed, utilizing content analysis in the qualitative section and fuzzy Delphi and structural analysis in the quantitative section. Participants included national and club team coaches, national team athletes, international referees, volleyball officials, and members of the executive board of the Volleyball Federation in the qualitative section, while experts and university professors were selected in the quantitative section based on criteria such as work experience in volleyball, knowledge of futures studies, advanced education, and over 10 years of work experience. In the qualitative section, participants were selected through sampling and theoretical saturation, and 20 of them were interviewed. In the quantitative section, sampling was also used, and 10 individuals were selected based on four criteria: work experience in volleyball, knowledge of futures studies, advanced education, and over 10 years of work experience. Data collection tools included interviews, The results of this research indicated that out of a total of 46 influential drivers on the future of the Iranian Volleyball Federation, eight key drivers under the titles of "Being among the top four teams in the world and the Olympics," "Dynamic League," "Asian Championships and Asian Games," "Investment in talent identification," "Iranian volleyball capacity," Strengthening competitors," "Attracting financial supporters," and "Providing support" played a more critical role in the future actions of the Iranian Volleyball Federation.
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