Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in Malaysia

Introduction: The National Football Development Programme (NFDP) in Malaysia is a comprehensive initiative designed to improve the quality of football through structured coaching and player development, particularly focusing on youth engagement. Objective: This study aims to develop a coaching mo...

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Main Authors: Zulakbal Abd Karim, Thariq Khan Azizuddin Khan, Norhazira Abdul Rahim, Muhammad Muqri Aiman, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi, Ali Nadzalan, Amin Akbar
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Published: FEADEF 2025-01-01
Series:Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
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Online Access:https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/111432
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author Zulakbal Abd Karim
Thariq Khan Azizuddin Khan
Norhazira Abdul Rahim
Muhammad Muqri Aiman
Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi
Ali Nadzalan
Amin Akbar
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Thariq Khan Azizuddin Khan
Norhazira Abdul Rahim
Muhammad Muqri Aiman
Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi
Ali Nadzalan
Amin Akbar
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description Introduction: The National Football Development Programme (NFDP) in Malaysia is a comprehensive initiative designed to improve the quality of football through structured coaching and player development, particularly focusing on youth engagement. Objective: This study aims to develop a coaching model rooted in Small-Sided Games (SSGs) that is specifically designed for the cultural and social context of Malaysia. Methodology: This study used Qualitative Research Methodology, specifically utilizing the Evolved Grounded Theory approach by Strauss and Corbin. Data were collected (n=14) NFDP coaches in each state in Malaysia using in-depth semi-structured open-ended interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, observed and document analyzed exactly as they were spoken using Atlas.ti 8.0 software. Results: The findings of this study indicate that coaching presents four steps of small-sided games implementation in the National Football Development Programme namely Implementation, Improvement, Re-implementation and Modification. Conclusions: This model will contribute information for youth football player development in Malaysia. Therefore, this finding will assist stakeholders and NFDP coaches in specific areas that can be improved for youth football player development in Malaysia.  
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spelling doaj-art-e1cf0a3cf4f04563a7e1610a08aff2c82025-01-18T17:11:25ZengFEADEFRetos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación1579-17261988-20412025-01-0163Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in MalaysiaZulakbal Abd Karim0Thariq Khan Azizuddin Khan 1Norhazira Abdul Rahim2Muhammad Muqri Aiman3Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi4Ali Nadzalan5Amin Akbar6Universiti Pendidikan Sultan IdrisUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan IdrisUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan IdrisUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan IdrisINTI International UniversityUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan IdrisUniversitas Negeri Padang Introduction: The National Football Development Programme (NFDP) in Malaysia is a comprehensive initiative designed to improve the quality of football through structured coaching and player development, particularly focusing on youth engagement. Objective: This study aims to develop a coaching model rooted in Small-Sided Games (SSGs) that is specifically designed for the cultural and social context of Malaysia. Methodology: This study used Qualitative Research Methodology, specifically utilizing the Evolved Grounded Theory approach by Strauss and Corbin. Data were collected (n=14) NFDP coaches in each state in Malaysia using in-depth semi-structured open-ended interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, observed and document analyzed exactly as they were spoken using Atlas.ti 8.0 software. Results: The findings of this study indicate that coaching presents four steps of small-sided games implementation in the National Football Development Programme namely Implementation, Improvement, Re-implementation and Modification. Conclusions: This model will contribute information for youth football player development in Malaysia. Therefore, this finding will assist stakeholders and NFDP coaches in specific areas that can be improved for youth football player development in Malaysia.   https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/111432NFDP coachmodel developmentsmall-sided gamesqualitativeevolve grounded theory
spellingShingle Zulakbal Abd Karim
Thariq Khan Azizuddin Khan
Norhazira Abdul Rahim
Muhammad Muqri Aiman
Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi
Ali Nadzalan
Amin Akbar
Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in Malaysia
Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación
NFDP coach
model development
small-sided games
qualitative
evolve grounded theory
title Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in Malaysia
title_full Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in Malaysia
title_fullStr Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in Malaysia
title_short Model development based on small-sided games for the national football development program in Malaysia
title_sort model development based on small sided games for the national football development program in malaysia
topic NFDP coach
model development
small-sided games
qualitative
evolve grounded theory
url https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/111432
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