Sport Village Development: A Local Potential-Based Sports Development And Management Model To Enhance The Athletic Performance Of Youth In Lubuk Bento Village

Abstract

This Community Service activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of youth in the development and management of sports based on local potential through the Sport Village Development program in Lubuk Bento Village, Pondok Suguh District, Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu Province. The activity was carried out for one month with the main targets being village youth and community sports managers. Partner problems included an unstructured sports development system, weak management of village sports organizations, and less than optimal utilization of local potential. The implementation method was carried out through socialization, training, direct practice, mentoring, and participatory discussions. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of sports development, organizational management, and the development of simple community-based training programs. In addition, this activity was able to increase the motivation, participation, and awareness of youth towards village sports development. This program made a positive contribution in building an initial system for sustainable development and management of sports based on local potential.