Minas Tênis Clube Explained

Minas Tênis Clube
Type:Traditional club
Location City:Belo Horizonte
Location Country:Brazil
Key People:Luiz Gustavo Lage (president)

Minas Tênis Clube (short, just Minas) is a social, recreational and sports club from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. By 2013, it has more than 73,000 members. Its patrimony comprises two urban units, the Minas I and Minas II, and two country units, Minas Country and Minas Tênis Náutico Clube. It also has its own indoor arena, named Juscelino Kubitschek Arena, which is a part of the Minas I complex.

Minas is best known for the professional teams it maintains, in a variety of olympic sports. It also maintains youth teams, and is recognized to be one of the most important formation centers of new sports talents in Brazil. Currently the club has approximately 1000 competing athletes, being about 900 youth athletes.[1]

History

The land that would become the first location of Minas Tênis Clube (currently Minas I) was originally assigned to become a zoo at Belo Horizonte's original urban plan, from the 1890s. By the beginning of the 1930s the urban growth surrounded the land with residential areas. In addition, it was very close to the Palácio da Liberdade, by then the official residence of the governor of Minas Gerais state. Thus the plan for a zoo raised environmental and hygiene concerns among the locals and the top officers of the state administration. Moreover, at the time the city had few entertainment and sports facilities. The then major, aware of this gap, demonstrated the interest to establish a sports center to replace the original project of a zoo.

Concurrently, prominent people from the high society in Belo Horizonte planned to found a big sport club to promote the practice of sports in the city. Necésio Tavares was the leader of this movement. He had previously created a volleyball team with his own name, and started the movement to get funding and supporting to found a club named Serra. The then 23-year-old named Waldomiro Salles Pereira, whom had the intention to found a club for the practice of tennis, get to know about Necésio's initiative, and approaches him to join forces, and to found a unique new club. Together, they develop the concept of the Serra Tennis Clube.

The group, knowing the intention of the major to promote the sports in the city, asked him to donate the land to the foundation of the new club. The major agrees with the condition that the name should be changed to Minas Tênis Clube, and that the club's first president should be appointed by the then governor of the state, . All the interests were aligned, and the official act of the club's establishment was signed on November 15, 1935, in the headquarters of the . At the occasion, Necésio Tavares was appointed as the club's first president.

Locations

The combined area of all locations is 471,000 m2 (approximately 108 acres).

Minas I

The Minas I complex occupies an area larger than 31,000 m2 (being 71,000 m2 constructed)[2] in the neighbourhood. The complex is composed by the Juscelino Kubitschek Arena, the Aquatic Park and the Sports square.

Originally, the headquarters was the only one from the club, thus a synonym of the club's name. However, since the opening of Minas II, it was naturally re-branded as Minas I (Minas One) to avoid ambiguity.

Minas II

The Minas II complex occupies an area larger than 34,000 m2[3] in . It is composed by several sports courts, swimming pools, and the main building, which has administration facilities, and ballroom for events. The name of Minas II ("Minas Two") emerged as a natural choice since the inception, and remains until today. Moreover, caused the original headquarters to become known as Minas I ("Minas One").

In the early 80's, Minas Tênis Clube was already established as the most popular and traditional club in Belo Horizonte, and there was a high demand for its expansion. In 1982, it puts the cornerstone for the second headquarter of the club. The sports facilities were inaugurated in December 1984. In 1985, it was started the constructions of the main building, which was concluded in 1986.

Due to its large size, Minas II has been for long time the chosen venue for large events from the club. This includes the annual June Festival, but also big music concerts and sports tournaments.

Minas Tênis Country Clube

The Minas Tênis Country Clube is located in Taquaril neighborhood and occupies a total area of 285.750 m2, being 148 mil m2 of it preserved native vegetation.

The Country Club de Belo Horizonte was a social club founded in 1933, by Alcindo Vieira.[4] Its current main building had its construction started in 1954 and concluded on June 6, 1958. In 2000 it was incorporated by Minas, creating the Minas Tênis Country Clube. The previous members from the Country Club became automatically members from Minas Tênis Clube, thus gaining access to the other facilities.

Minas Tênis Náutico Clube

The Minas Tênis Náutico Clube is located by the in Nova Lima, and occupies the total area of 117.000 m2. The first stage of the construction occupies an area of 29.346 m2. It started to be built in 1998, and concluded in March 2000.[5]

Artistic gymnastics

The club maintains a team of artistic gymnastics since 1977. Currently it competes under the name Sitran/Minas.

Basketball

See main article: article and Minas Tênis Clube (basketball).

Futsal

Fullname:Minas Tênis Clube
Nickname:Minas
Ground:Arena MTC,
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Capacity:4000
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Luiz Gustavo Lage
Mgrtitle:Head coach
League:Liga Futsal
Season:2015
Position:19th
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Website:https://www.minastenisclube.com.br/esportes/futsal

The professional futsal men's team plays for the Brazilian league.

Honours [6]

International

National

Regional

Current squad

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1GoalkeeperAnderson Silva
2WingerGustavo Araújo
3GoalkeeperLucas Cardoso
6PivotKauê Gaúcho
7WingerDudu Santos
8DefenderGabriel Ferro
9PivotRenato Ramba
10DefenderLuís Dizotti
11WingerFelipe Santos
13WingerLion de Souza
14PivotMaico Monteiro
15WingerRenatinho
17DefenderVítor Nascimento
19PivotMaicon Douglas
20GoalkeeperFrançoar Rodrigues
21GoalkeeperMateus Espírito Santo
22WingerVitinho
33DefenderJoão Pedro
93WingerHenrique Souza
96WingerJosué Oliveira
99WingerLeo Fernandes

Judo

The club maintain an olympic judo team, which currently disputes under the name Belo Dente/Minas. Among the most successful athletes are Luciano Corrêa, Ketleyn Quadros and Érika Miranda.

Swimming

Clubname:Minas
City:Belo Horizonte
Home Pool:Minas I Aquatic Complex
Parent:Minas Tênis Clube
Chairman:Luiz Gustavo Lage
Swimname:Fiat/Minas
Swimheadcoach:Sérgio Marques
Swimcap:Hammerhead
Swimleague:Maria Lenk Trophy (ML)
José Finkel Trophy (JF)
Swimseason:ML 2019
JF 2019
Swimposition:2nd
1st

The professional swimming team is one of the most successful in Brazil. It is currently runners-up and champion of the two most prestigious national competitions, respectively: the Maria Lenk and José Finkel trophies. Currently the swimming team competes with the name Fiat/Minas, repeating the same name and sponsorship from the men's volleyball team in the late 80's.

Among the most famous swimmers that have competed for the team, there are Kaio Márcio de Almeida, Joanna Maranhão, Thiago Pereira, Marcus Mattioli, Rogério Romero and the Olympic champion César Cielo.[8] [9]

History

Swimming is practiced in Minas since its inception. At the Maria Lenk Trophy, the club finished in second place, with 1990.5 points.[10] The team highlights were the victory of César Cielo in the 100-metre freestyle, with 48.13. Nicolas Oliveira was 4th (49.12) and Marco Antonio Macedo was the eighth (50:25).[10]

At the José Finkel Trophy, the team finished 1st, with 2945 points and 19 golds, 13 silver and 11 bronzes (total: 44).[11] It was the fourth victory of Minas in a row.The highlight was the victory of Miguel Valente in 800-metre freestyle, with 7'44.84, being the best time of the world in 2014 until then.[12]

Minas started the Maria Lenk trophy as the team to be beaten, given its renowned swimmers. The club lead the competition until the last day, when it was surpassed by Pinheiros with the tight different of 5 points.[13] Minas finished the competition in second place, with 2,133.One of the highlights was the gold of Thiago Pereira at the 400-metre medley, with 4'13.94.[14] The result qualified him for the FINA World Championship, in Kazan.

In August Minas won the José Finkel Trophy, in a close dispute with the host team Pinheiros.[15] It was the club's fifth victory in a row, in a total of 11 championships.

Honors

Tennis

The club maintains a tennis team, which competes under the name Cultura Inglesa/Minas.

Trampolining

The club maintains a trampolining team since 1999. Currently it competes under the name BH Shopping/Minas.

Volleyball - Men

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Clubname:Fiat/Minas
Short Name:Minas
Fullname:Minas Tênis Clube
Founded:1937
Ground:Arena Minas Tênis Clube, Belo Horizonte
Capacity:3,650
Chairman:Luiz Gustavo Lage
Manager:Nery Tambeiro
League:Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol
Season:2020/21
Position:2nd place
Website:https://www.minastenisclube.com.br/esportes/volei-masculino
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The men's professional volleyball team plays at the Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol. It is the most successful professional Brazilian team, with a record of nine national titles.

History

The first volleyball teams from Minas Tênis Club were formed in 1937.[16]

In the decade of 1980 the volleyball gained major attendance in Brazil. The first national professional championship was organized in 1981. Also, the decade was the era of so-called "silver generation", in a reference to the team that won the silver medal in men's volleyball[17] in the Olympic games of Los Angeles. The team, at time sponsored by the Italian car manufactured Fiat, was the major power of the Brazilian volleyball. The team led by the Korean coach Young Wan Sohn won three titles in a row. At that time it created a major rivalry with two other teams from São Paulo state: Banespa and Pirelli.

During the 1990s the team had major success, winning three titles in a row. The team was named after Telemig Celular, a former mobile carrier. It was acquired by Vivo, which continued the sponsorship until today.

Honors

Minas Tenis Clube is the most successful team in the history of Brazilian Men's volleyball. They have a record of nine national titles.

Current squad

Squad as of October 2019[22] [23]

Team roster - season 2019/2020
Fiat/Minas
No.NameDate of birthPosition
1 (c) 13 February 1986setter
2 16 April 1995outside hitter
3 7 April 1997opposite
4 13 March 1998setter
6 27 August 1999opposite
7 18 March 1997outside hitter
8 20 April 1999outside hitter
9 26 April 1988middle blocker
10 23 April 1996middle blocker
11 25 August 1990libero
12 12 January 1991middle blocker
14 20 March 1986opposite
15 16 January 1997libero
16 9 March 1999outside hitter
18 19 May 1997opposite
19 29 March 2000middle blocker
20 29 September 2000outside hitter

Volleyball - Women

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Clubname:Gerdau/Minas
Short Name:Minas
Fullname:Minas Tênis Clube
Founded:1935
Ground:Arena Minas Tênis Clube, Belo Horizonte
Capacity:5,000
Chairman: Ricardo Vieira Santiago
Manager: Nicola Negro
Captain: Carol Gattaz
League:Brazilian Superliga
Season:2022-23
Position:2nd
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Website:https://www.minastenisclube.com.br/esportes/volei-feminino

The women's volleyball team plays at the Brazilian Superleague and the Minas Gerais state league. By 2020 it disputed under the name Itambé/Minas.

History

Volleyball has been practiced in Minas since its opening, in 1937. During the early 1990s, Minas was one of the most successful teams in Brazil. The team was second place in the 1991–92, and won the 1992–93 Brazilian League. The main players were Hilma, Ana Paula, Leila and Ana Flávia, whom also played for the Brazil women's national volleyball team.

From late 1990s until the season 2010/2011 the team played with the name MRV/Minas. During this period the team had noticeable performance, winning its second Brazilian Superleague championship, and also being runner-up twice.

During the seasons 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 the team played under the name Usiminas/Minas. The team achieved fourth and seventh positions, respectively, in the Brazilian Superliga.

In April 2013 Usiminas announced that it would not renew the partnership. The team did not signed with any other sponsor and will play the season 2013/2014 without sponsorship, using the club's original name. In the beginning of 2014 the team signed the contract, and changed its commercial name to Decisão Engenharia/Minas. For the season 2014/2015 the team started playing under the name Camponesa/Minas. After a poor start to the season, losing the first six matches, the team signed olympic champion wing-spiker Jaqueline Carvalho, who was a free agent after missing the entire previous season due to her pregnancy, led by her, the team quickly turned its fortunes around, finishing 5th in the regular season and making to the semifinals, where they lost to Rexona-Ades. In 2015–16, despite Jaqueline's departure to SESI-SP, the team had its best season since the MRV years, finishing 3rd in the regular season, once again losing in the semifinals, this time to intrastate rival Dentil/Praia Clube.

For the 2016–17 season, the team signed American opposite Destinee Hooker on a prove-it deal. Without her to start the season, however, the team was very inconsistent, sitting at a 3–4 record after the first 7 games. During that span, the team signed Jaqueline once again in the free agency, after she found herself without a team for months following the end of the 2015–16 season. Hooker finally debuted in a 3–2 win over Fluminense in the following game, Jaqueline debuted later during midseason. Anchored by Hooker, aided by Jaqueline and also counting on a breakout years from young players like wing-spiker Rosamaria and middle-blocker Mara, the team proceeded to win 12 of the 15 final games (including a 9-game win streak), finishing 4th in the final regular season standings. Once again, Minas found themselves defeated in the semifinals, in a thrilling 5-game series against Rexona-Sesc. Despite missing the first 7 games, Hooker finished as the 2nd highest scorer in the tournament with 404 points, beating teammate Rosamaria (who scored 403 herself) and only behind Vôlei Nestlé's Tandara Caixeta. Hooker also finished the tournament as the most efficient spiker, making the Superliga team of the year. Mara also made it, as she finished 3rd in blocks but was also the most efficient blocker of the tournament on a per play basis.

In the 2018–19 season, Italian head coach Stefano Lavarini lead the team to another Superliga title. In 2021, coach Negro, another Italian, accomplished the same. Just like Lavarini, coach Negro beat Praia Clube in the final series 2–1. Under coach Negro, Minas won the South American Championship in 2020, in October of the same year the Mineiro Championship (of the state of Minas Gerais), then in 2021 the Brazilian Cup. Minas closed the season with 34 wins out of 37 games.[24]

Honors

International

National

Regional

Squad

2021-2022 squad - As of November 2021

Head coach: Nicola Negro

Team roster - season 2021–2022
NumberPlayerPositionHeight (m)Birth date
Outside hitter 1.85 2 November 2003
(c) Middle blocker 1.92 27 July 1981
Setter 1.78 3 May 1989
Outside hitter 1.83 25 February 2001
Middle blocker 1.96 15 May 1987
Middle blocker1.92 18 June 2003
Middle blocker 1.89 2 January 2003
Opposite 1.90 2 January 2000
Libero 1.63 10 January 1999
Setter 1.78 27 March 1992
13 Outside hitter 1.90 13 July 1988
14 Outside hitter 1.85 22 June 2004
16 Outside hitter 1.83 29 October 1987
18 Middle blocker 1.97 21 April 2004
19 Libero 1.60 1 March 1985
20 Opposite 1.94 22 June 1996

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sobre o Minas. 2013. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013-10-01. pt. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215511/http://minastenisclube.com.br/institucional/sobre-o-minas/. 2013-10-04.
  2. Web site: Minas I. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013. 2013-12-13. pt. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131214180938/http://minastenisclube.com.br/institucional/sedes/minas-i/. 2013-12-14.
  3. Web site: Minas II. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013. 2013-12-13. pt. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131214165454/http://minastenisclube.com.br/institucional/sedes/minas-ii/. 2013-12-14.
  4. Web site: Minas Country. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013. 2013-12-13. pt. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131214175139/http://minastenisclube.com.br/institucional/sedes/minas-country/. 2013-12-14.
  5. Web site: Minas Náutico. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013. 2013-12-13. pt. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131127182802/http://minastenisclube.com.br/institucional/sedes/minas-nautico/. 2013-11-27.
  6. Web site: Minas Tênis Clube titles since 2001. 2013. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013-08-29. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140316171735/http://minastenisclube.com.br/esportes/futsal/titulos/. 2014-03-16.
  7. Web site: Cia do Terno / Minas fica com o vice da Libertadores de Futsal. pt. Cia do Terno / Minas is vice-champion of the futsal Libertadores championship. 2014-03-16. 2013-12-14. Portal do Torcedor.
  8. Web site: Cesar Cielo assina com o Minas Tênis Clube até as Olimpíadas do Rio 2016. Cesar Cielo signs with Minas Tênis Clube until the Olympic Games in Rio 2016. 2014. Globo.com. 2014-03-10. pt.
  9. Web site: Cesar Cielo Signs Mega-Deal With Minas Tenis in Brazil. 2014-03-10. 2014-03-14. Swimming World. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140314004845/http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/World/38163.asp?q=Cesar-Cielo-Signs-Mega-Deal-With-Minas-Tenis-in-Brazil. 2014-03-14.
  10. Web site: Último dia de finais do Maria Lenk prova a prova . pt . The last day of Maria Lenk Trophy, race by race . Best Swimming . Alex Pussieldi . 2014-04-27 . 2015-04-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150416110147/http://www.bestswimming.com.br/2014/04/27/ultimo-dia-de-finais-do-maria-lenk-prova-a-prova/ . 2015-04-16 . dead .
  11. Web site: Minas fatura o tetracampeonato do Troféu José Finkel de natação. pt. Minas wins the fourth José Finkel Trophy in a row. Globoesporte.com. 2014-09-06. 2015-04-09.
  12. Web site: Miguel Valente faz melhor tempo do mundo no ano e Etiene bateu seu quarto recorde sul-americano . pt . Miguel Valente does best time in the world in the year and Etiene hits her fourth South American record . . 2014-09-04 . 2015-04-09.
  13. Web site: Pinheiros Win a Tight Battle With Minas to Take the Maria Lenk Trophy. Jeff Grace. Swin Swam. 2015-04-11. 2015-04-13.
  14. Web site: Thiago é ouro nos 400m medley e faz índice; revelação volta a surpreender. pt. Thiago get gold in the 400-metre medley and qualifies for the World Championship; new talent surprises again. Globoesporte.com. 2015-04-08. 2015-04-09.
  15. Web site: Na casa do Pinheiros, Minas evita virada e é campeão do José Finkel. pt. 2015-08-22. 2015-08-24. At Pinheiro's home, Minas avoid the host's reaction and becomes the champion José Finkel Trophy 2015. Globoesporte.com.
  16. Web site: A história do volei no Minas Tênis Clube. The history of volley in Minas Tênis Clube. 2013. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013-08-29.
  17. Web site: Brazil Volleyball at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417060452/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/countries/BRA/summer/1984/VOL/. dead. 2020-04-17. 2013. Sports-Reference. 2013-08-29.
  18. Web site: Vivo/Minas perde para a UPCN, da Argentina, é vice-campeã sul-americana. Vivo/Minas lost the final against UPCN, from Argentina. 2013. pt. Minas Tênis Clube. 2013-08-29.
  19. Web site: Article about Minas Tênis Clube. pt. 2013. Volei Brasil. 2013-08-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20140228022825/http://www.voleibrasil.org.br/superliga/masculina/VIVO+_+MINAS+%28MG%29/17/. 2014-02-28. dead.
  20. Web site: Minas Tênis Clube's results from the last years . pt . 2013 . Minas Tênis Clube . 2013-08-29 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120613191723/http://www.minastenis.com.br/Cmi/Pagina.aspx?172 . 2012-06-13 .
  21. Web site: Cruzeiro supera Minas e conquista décimo título seguido do Campeonato Mineiro . pt . Cruzeiro beats Minas and wins the tenth title in a row of Minas Gerais championshit . 2019-11-02 . 2019-11-06 . Superesportes.
  22. Web site: Minas Tênis Clube. pt. Superliga official website. 3 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170510114558/http://superliga.cbv.com.br/equipe/Masculino/13/MTC. 10 May 2017. dead.
  23. Web site: VÔLEI MASCULINO - EQUIPE. pt. Minas Tênis Clube official website. 3 November 2016.
  24. News: Mauricio Cannone. Negro, an Italian champion with Minas in Brazil. 26 September 2021 . Ruetir.com . 6 April 2021.
  25. Not recognized by South-American Volleyball Confederation
  26. Web site: Minas domina Praia Clube e conquista Sul-Americano de vôlei pela quinta vez . pt . Minas beats Praia Clube and wins the South American Volleyball Championship for the fifth time . . Lucas Papel . 2020-02-21 . 2020-02-23 .
  27. Web site: Minas vence o Praia e conquista o penta do Sul-Americano Feminino de Vôlei . pt . Minas beats Praia and wins the fifth South American Volleyball Championship . . Thiago Madureira . 2020-02-21 . 2020-02-23 .
  28. Web site: Praia Clube abre 2 a 0, mas Minas conquista virada épica e é pentacampeão do Sul-Americano . pt . Praia Clube leads 2 - 0, but Minas achieves an epic comeback, and is South American champion for the fifth time . Arcílio Neto . 2024-02-18 . 2024-02-18 . Globoesporte.com.
  29. Web site: Lista de Clubes Campeões Brasileiros de Voleibol. pt. List of Brazilian Volleyball Champions. 2014-08-04.
  30. Web site: Histórico. Minas Tênis Clube. 2010-01-17. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090823182400/http://www.minastenisclube.com.br/Cmi/Pagina.aspx?222. 2009-08-23.
  31. Web site: Minas vira diante do Praia no Sabiazinho e fatura o tri da Superliga Feminina . pt . Minas overturns match against Praia at Sabiazinho arena and wins the Women's Superleague for the third time . Vicente Ribeiro . Superesportes . 2019-04-27 . 2019-04-27.
  32. Web site: Minas faz jogo de altos e baixos, vence o Praia Clube no quinto set e fica com o título da Superliga . pt . Minas had a game of ups and downs, beats Praia Clube at the fifth set and wins the Superleague . . 2021-04-05 . 2021-04-06.
  33. Web site: Minas x Maringá pela Copa Brasil Feminina: onde assistir, data e horário . pt . . 2024-01-22. 2024-01-22.