Full name Minas Tênis Clube Founded 1937 Manager Nery Tambeiro | Short name Minas Chairman Luiz Gustavo Lage | |
Ground Arena Minas Tênis Clube, Belo Horizonte
(Capacity: 3,650) | ||
Minas Tênis Clube is a Brazilian men's volleyball team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, who represents the multisport club with the same name in the Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol. Minas is the most successful professional Brazilian team, with a record of nine national titles.
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The beginning
The first volleyball teams from Minas Tênis Club were formed in 1937.
The Fiat/Minas era
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 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.
The Telemig Celular/Vivo era
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 November 3, 2016