In the master's thesis, one of possible strategies for the future development of the game is presented based on the analysis of the state of beach soccer in Slovenia and the possibilities of developing this sport.. The purpose of the master's thesis was to create guidelines for further development of beach soccer in Slovenia based on a thorough analysis of the current state. The study begins with a descriptive approach, while in the second part, an interview with a representative of the Football Association of Slovenia (NZS), a SWOT analysis, and a survey questionnaire were used to analyze the familiarity with the sport and the possibility and interest in engaging in it among students of the Faculty of Sport. The results of the entire research show conflicting facts. Based on the descriptive analysis, it is found that beach soccer is one of the fastest developing sports in the world, while in Slovenia it is practically an unknown sport. The NZS believes that there is currently no possibility for the establishment and development of the sport, and this strategic direction should be respected and taken into account. However, based on data analysis, synthesis, and comparison with the development of beach soccer worldwide, it is found that success is not necessarily limited to countries with sandy beaches and that the conditions for the development of beach soccer could be established in Slovenia as well. Additionally, based on the conducted survey, it is found that there is enough interest among young students of the Faculty of Sport to engage in beach soccer. It is therefore believed that the development of a strategy for beach soccer in Slovenia is sensibleand could be implemented when conditions are appropriate. Despite the aforementioned limitations, the analysis indicates that beach soccer has certain advantages and appropriate development opportunities worldwide, including Slovenia, although not in the short term. This master's thesis thus serves as a basis for a potential long-term strategic document for the development of beach soccer in Slovenia.
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