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Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen , Debrecen , Hungary
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Debrecen , Debrecen , Hungary
Youth education is of strategic importance for sport enterprises, as it contributes to long-term sustainability and competitiveness. A well-designed youth program supports the identification and development of talent, while the strategy adopted by sports organizations influences both athlete development and the long-term operation of the organization.
The research examined the entire vertical of Hungarian youth football. A well-structured strategy supports the efficient allocation of resources, the professional and infrastructural development of athletes, and the integration of home-grown players into adult teams. It can also contribute to economic stability by reducing transfer costs, supporting diversified sources of income and increasing the attractiveness of organizations to sponsors and investors.
The results highlighted that talent development, and training strategies differ between academies and lower-ranked organizations. The sample also revealed limited employee involvement in setting strategic goals, which may reduce employee engagement and the effectiveness of strategy implementation in practice.
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