Abstract
Abstract Aim: The general aim was to analyze the profile of the teams participating in a basketball regional competition over 8 years (2012-2019). Specifically, we aimed to a) analyze the variation in the number of an organization participating, b) identify the variation in the type of funding, c) verify the existence of a relationship between the performance and the longevity of the organization, d) verify the existence of a relationship between the performance and the type of funding. Methods: The research was designed as an exploratory case study. A total of 86 organizations took part in the league during the period, with 767 different teams playing competitions between U-11 and senior. Results: Instability is the main characteristic of the league. The organizations competing are constantly changing the type of funding and unable to stay in the league for long periods. The research also showed that there is a relation between a stable source of funding and performance. Conclusion: Instability is the main problem in Brazilian youth and amateur basketball organizations. This study presents useful information for managers better understand the problems and difficulties of basketball in Brazil.
Highlights
Youth sport is a key theme within physical education and sport, involving different areas of knowledge
There is a growing body of studies in sport management focused on the sports structure of various countries; these researches are usually done in developed nations
This study has a longitudinal cut; it analyzed 8 years of sports competitions organized by the Regional Basketball Association (ARB)
Summary
Youth sport is a key theme within physical education and sport, involving different areas of knowledge. In the case of youth sports, these structures can be centralized, focused on sports clubs or schools. Regional specificities make it difficult to develop a general analysis or compare two or more sports in different countries[2], the research usually focuses on individual cases. The studies discussing developing nations are scarce, with the few research showing that these nations usually have an underdeveloped sports structure[3]. This group of nations is diverse and faces specific issues that can only be tackled through individual analysis of these nations
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