Softball Management in 2025: Planning, Organization, and Performance Optimization

Abstract

This study aims to describe the condition of organizational management in a softball club under the auspices of PERBASASI (All Indonesia Baseball and Softball Association) of Central Sulawesi Province in 2025. The main focus of this study covers six managerial aspects, namely planning and organizing, human resource management, financial management, facility and equipment management, competition management, and stakeholder relations. This study uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive research type. Data were collected through a survey using a closed questionnaire instrument consisting of 30 questions, distributed to 7 respondents who are the core administrators of PERBASASI SULTENG. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistics, by calculating the average value of each indicator and interpreting it into assessment categories using a Likert scale of 1–5. The results of the study show that all managerial aspects are in the good category, with average values ranging from 3.43 to 4.86. The planning and organizing aspects have the highest scores, especially in the clarity of vision and mission indicator (4.86 ) , while the indicator with the lowest score is found in the condition of training equipment (3.43). These results indicate that in general, club management has been running effectively, but still requires improvement, especially in the availability and quality of equipment and strengthening public communication strategies.