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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2019.10.5.341

Exploring convergent development of youth soccer league(i-league)  

Jun, Sun-Hye (Division of Physical Education, Chung-Ang University)
Lee, Pum-Mook (Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.10, no.5, 2019 , pp. 341-349 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the problems facing the youth soccer league(i-league) and present their development directions. The study method used focus group interviews. The results of the study are summarized into three: First, promotion and regional league operation were highlighted as problems of i-League and the solution was the unification system of the Korean Olympic Committee(KOC) and the Korea Football Association(KFA), and the operation of each region by itself. Second, issues resulting from the integration of youth club league and i-league were revealed as level differences by teams and leak of the motivation for winning. Operation of the elevating system was proposed as a solution, and such as fare play team award, voluntary activity team award will derive important virtues for youth. Third, KOC and KFA need additional support for various environments and administrative areas such as facility security, training for leaders and officials, and registration of players.
Keywords
Youth Soccer; i-League; Convergence; Focus Group Interview; Development direction;
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