VC Maaseik
Full name | Volleybalclub Greenyard Maaseik | ||
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Founded | 1960 | ||
Ground | Steengoed Arena | ||
Chairman | Raymond Cretskens | ||
Manager | Fulvio Bertini | ||
League | Euro Millions Volley League | ||
2022–23 | 2nd place | ||
Website | Club home page | ||
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Greenyard Maaseik is a Belgian professional men's volleyball club from the city of Maaseik. They compete in the Euro Millions Volley League.
Honours
Domestic
- Belgian Championship
- Winners (16): 1990–91, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2017–18, 2018–19
- Belgian Cup
- Winners (14): 1985–86, 1990–91, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12
- Belgian SuperCup
- Winners (14): 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17
International
- CEV European Champions Cup
- Silver (2): 1996–97, 1998–99
- CEV Cup
- Silver (1): 2007–08
History
Mavoc Maaseik, the club's original name, was established in 1960, originating from the "Het Heilig Kruis College Maaseik" school. In the '75 -'76 season, Mavoc changed its name to D & V Motors with the support of a new head sponsor and celebrated its promotion to the highest division in Belgium, the Eredivisie. Since '76, the team has competed in the Eredivisie, embarking on a successful journey. In '85 -'86, Mr. Emile De Bruyn, the general director of SCANA-NOLIKO, and Mathi Raedschelders, the president, provided additional support to the team. NOLIKO became the head sponsor, and under the coaching of Jos Klaps, Noliko won the Cup. In '85 - '86, NOLIKO Maaseik played its first European match against SC Leipzig on November 1, 1986.
In '90 -'91, the club became the "Champion of Belgium" for the first time in its history and won the Cup for the second time, with Bert Goedkoop as the coach. Eddy Evens, named player of the year, became the Technical Director and, along with Mr. De Bruyn, founded the business club AGORA "Zakenvrienden Noliko Maaseik". A new facility was constructed, including a full-time secretary and a high-quality restaurant.
In '93-'94 and '94-'95, the club reached the quarter-finals of the CEV Cup but lost against Padova (Ita) and Nizhnevartovsk (Rus). Since the inception of the Champions League in 1996, it is the only team in Europe to have participated in the first five editions. Under head coach Anders Kristiansson, they achieved the following European results: '96 (5th), '97 (2nd), where they lost the final against Modena (Ita), '98 (4th), '99 (2nd), where they lost the final against Treviso (Ita) in Almeria, and '00 (3rd), where they won the small final against Vienna (Aus) in Treviso.
Today, all players and coaches are professionals, and the organization is managed by a full-time manager with assistants, alongside many volunteers. The club currently comprises:
- NOLIKO Maaseik: Competing in the Belgian Championship (Eredivisie).
- AGORA: Business club established in 1992, including administration and a restaurant.
- NOLIKO Youth: Consisting of 200 boys and girls playing at various levels based on their motivation.
- Regio-Club: Founded in 1996 as a collaboration for youth players with 38 clubs from the province.
- FORTIS Tournament: An international tournament for six teams held since 1989.
- Beach Volley: Featuring eight permanent beach volleyball courts behind the sports hall since 1995.
In April 2002, Scana Noliko and the volleyball club signed a new agreement for another two-year contract. General Director Dominique Stinckens and Club President Mathi Raedschelders signed a sponsorship contract for the 18th and 19th seasons since 1985, marking a unique milestone in the Belgian sports world.
References
External links
- Official website (in Dutch)
- Team profile at Volleybox.net
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- 1967 Ferdinand Bracke
- 1968 Serge Reding
- 1969–1974 Eddy Merckx
- 1975 Bruno Brokken
- 1976 Ivo Van Damme
- 1977 Michel Pollentier
- 1978 Raymond Ceulemans
- 1979–1980 Robert Van de Walle
- 1981 Freddy Maertens
- 1982 Jacky Ickx
- 1983 Eddy Annys
- 1984 Claude Criquielion
- 1985 Gaston Rahier & Vincent Rousseau
- 1986 William Van Dijck
- 1987 Georges Jobé
- 1988 Eric Geboers
- 1989 Thierry Boutsen
- 1990 Rudy Dhaenens
- 1991 Jean-Michel Saive
- 1992 Georges Jobé
- 1993 Vincent Rousseau
- 1994 Jean-Michel Saive
- 1995–1996 Fred Deburghgraeve
- 1997 Luc Van Lierde
- 1998 Fred Deburghgraeve
- 1999 Luc Van Lierde
- 2000 Joël Smets
- 2001–2004 Stefan Everts
- 2005 Tom Boonen
- 2006 Stefan Everts
- 2007 Tom Boonen
- 2008 Sven Nys
- 2009–2011 Philippe Gilbert
- 2012 Tom Boonen
- 2013 Frederik Van Lierde
- 2014 Thibaut Courtois
- 2015 Kevin De Bruyne
- 2016 Greg Van Avermaet
- 2017 David Goffin
- 2018 Eden Hazard
- 2019 Remco Evenepoel
- 2020-2021 Wout van Aert
- 2022-2023 Remco Evenepoel
- 1975 Carine Verbauwen
- 1976–1977 Anne-Marie Pira
- 1978–1979 Carine Verbauwen
- 1980 Ingrid Berghmans
- 1981 Annie Lambrechts
- 1982–1986 Ingrid Berghmans
- 1987 Ingrid Lempereur
- 1988–1989 Ingrid Berghmans
- 1990–1991 Sabine Appelmans
- 1992 Annelies Bredael
- 1993 Gella Vandecaveye
- 1994–1995 Brigitte Becue
- 1996 Ulla Werbrouck
- 1997 Gella Vandecaveye
- 1998 Dominique Monami
- 1999–2002 Kim Clijsters
- 2003–2004 Justine Henin-Hardenne
- 2005 Kim Clijsters
- 2006–2007 Justine Henin-Hardenne
- 2008 Tia Hellebaut
- 2009–2011 Kim Clijsters
- 2012 Evi Van Acker
- 2013 Kirsten Flipkens
- 2014 Nafissatou Thiam
- 2015 Delfine Persoon
- 2016–2017 Nafissatou Thiam
- 2018–2019 Nina Derwael
- 2020 Emma Meesseman
- 2021 Nina Derwael
- 2022 Nafissatou Thiam
- 2023 Lotte Kopecky
- 1997 Noliko Maaseik
- 1998 Motocross team
- 1999 Davis Cup team
- 2000 Anderlecht
- 2001 Fed Cup team
- 2002 La Villette
- 2003 Motocross team
- 2004 Women's 4×100 metres relay
- 2005 Men's under-21 football team
- 2006 Fed Cup team
- 2007–2008 Women's 4×100 metres relay
- 2009–2011 Belgian men's 4 × 400 metres relay team
- 2012 Men's field hockey team
- 2013–2014 Men's football team
- 2015 Davis Cup team
- 2016 Men's field hockey team
- 2017 Davis Cup team
- 2018–2019 Men's field hockey team
- 2020 Women's basketball team
- 2021 Men's field hockey team
- 2022 Belgian men's 4 × 400 metres relay team
- 2023 Women's basketball team
- 1998 Kim Clijsters
- 1999 Bart Wellens
- 2000 Bart Aernouts
- 2001 Jurgen Van den Broeck
- 2002 Thomas Buffel
- 2003 Kirsten Flipkens
- 2004 Aagje Vanwalleghem
- 2005 Niels Albert
- 2006 Yoris Grandjean
- 2007 Dominique Cornu
- 2008 Elise Matthysen
- 2009 Romelu Lukaku
- 2010 Luca Brecel
- 2011 Thomas Van der Plaetsen
- 2012 Kimmer Coppejans
- 2013 Nafissatou Thiam
- 2014 Divock Origi
- 2015 Tiesj Benoot
- 2016 Louise Carton
- 2017 Lotte Kopecky
- 2018 Remco Evenepoel
- 2019 Yari Verschaeren
- 2020 Charles De Ketelaere
- 2021 Thibau Nys
- 2022 Cian Uijtdebroeks
- 2023 Alec Segaert
- 2010 Sven Decaesstecker
- 2011 Wim Decleir
- 2012 Marieke Vervoort
- 2013 Joachim Gérard
- 2014 Michèle George
- 2015 Marieke Vervoort
- 2016 Laurens Devos
- 2017–2018 Peter Genyn
- 2019–2021 Joachim Gérard
- 2022 Michèle George
- 2023 Maxime Carabin
- 2011–2012 Jacques Borlée
- 2013–2014 Marc Wilmots
- 2015 Hein Vanhaezebrouck
- 2016–2017 Roger Lespagnard
- 2018 Roberto Martínez
- 2019 Shane Mcleod
- 2020 Philip Mestdagh
- 2021 Shane Mcleod
- 2022 Roger Lespagnard
- 2023 Rachid Meziane