Pathology of Handball Province Using the Model of Strategic Planning

The present study was conducted with propose of design and developing of a strategic plan for handball development in Semnan Province. The statistical sample of this research was including coaches, referees and officials of the board, managers and experts that are active in Handball Association. An internal and external factor questionnaire and forms for determining strategic issues were used to survey. For analyzing Data, descriptive statistics, Friedman Test, Internal and External factor matrixes, SWOT analyzing based on intuition and brainstorming were used to strategies developing. Evaluation of strategic situation of Semnan handball board showed that internal factors of the board were in weakness area and it’s external factors were in threats area. Based on selected model and strategic analysis, Board of handball was developed and subjects such as mission statements, vision statements, core values, long - terms objectives, strategic situation, strategies and plans were determined. Also 10 strategies in frame of 51 main plans and 7 suggestions for handball development in Semnan have been presented. Seems the most important reasons for this undesirable situation to be lack of strategic planning of handball development in province board. Therefore, this study has tried to develop strategies for growth and comprehensive development of this exciting sport in the province. So, taking advantage of the strengths identified can perform its mission and tasks can be beneficial; provided that in order to minimize the weaknesses of internal and external threat reduction, and maximum use of opportunities to be outside.