Strategies for the Effective Development of Talent in Iranian Football Players by Foreign Coaches and Legionnaires

Authors : Niloofar Khosravi, Hesamoddin Bagheri, Ali Hasaan, Hossein Beigi, Jawaria Khalid

Pages : 96-112

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Publication Date : 2024-12-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Coaches are the central axis and essential pillar of sport development, including talent hunt and development. The Role of coaches in sports is a very familiar and well-discussed topic in academia. However, the effectiveness of foreign coaches is not a very popular topic in academia. Therefore, this study explored the possible benefits of foreign coaches and legionnaires in talent development. The current research focused on the importance and necessity of foreign coaches and legionnaires in Iranian Football. A qualitative study was established to answer the research question. The final sample is comprised of 13 experts on Iranian football. The study results are based on two scenarios: pre-arrival and post-arrival of coach and legionnaires. Pre-arrival is a strategy to become best prepared for hiring foreign coaches, while post-arrival discussed the benefits of hiring foreign coaches and legionnaires. Each strategy is further discussed in detail.
Keywords : Yetenek Tespiti, yabancı oyuncu, futbol, lejyonerler, yabancı antrenörler