Player management and performance of institutional sports teams: a case of Uganda Christian University
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2025-06-30
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Uganda Chrisitian University
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The study examined the effect of player management on the performance of institutional sports teams: a case of Uganda Christian University (UCU). It specifically focused on; establishingthe effect of talent management on the performance of institutional sports teams, assessing the effect of player welfare support on the performance of institutional sports teams, and examining the effect of performance monitoring on the performance of institutional sports teams. The study was carried out using a cross sectional study design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and during data collection; both simple random and purposive sampling methods were used. A sample size of 92 respondents who are sports students of UCU and the sports administrators from the sports department in UCU was also used in the study. The study findings revealed that while talent management at Uganda Christian University (UCU) shows a moderate and statistically significant positive correlation with team performance (r =.321**, p < .05), it is not a significant predictor (β = -0.007, t = -0.061, p = 0.951), suggesting limited direct impact. In contrast, player welfare support demonstrated both a strong positive correlation (r = .487**, p < .05) and a significant predictive influence (β = 0.307, t = 2.623, p =0.010) on team performance, highlighting the importance of comprehensive athlete care.Similarly, performance monitoring showed a strong and significant correlation (r = .480**, p <.05) and was a significant predictor (β = 0.311, t = 2.683, p = 0.009), underscoring the role of systematic evaluation in enhancing sports team outcomes. Finally, the study recommended the need for Uganda Christian University adopt a systematic player recruitment policy, establish a comprehensive welfare system addressing athletes’ physical, emotional, and academic needs, strengthen mentorship and coaching with emphasis on player relationship management, enhance financial and material support for sports teams, and implement regular performance reviews with structured feedback to foster continuous improvement and boost team performance.
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Undergraduate