TFOC Volley-ball

What TFOC Volley-ball does

TFOC Volley-ball is a French non-profit volleyball club founded in 1993 through the merger of the Terville and Florange volleyball clubs, headquartered in Terville, Moselle (Grand Est region). The club operates a professional women's team competing in Ligue A Féminine (LAF), the top tier of French women's volleyball since 2007, with five national championship titles and two Coupe de France victories (2013, 2019). It runs a Centre de Formation Conventionné (certified training center), approved by prefectural and ministerial authorities since 2020, hosting eight players described as among the best French prospects. The club complement offers a large amateur sector with 18 teams spanning baby volley (age 3) through senior leisure, delivering 600 hours of school-based volleyball instruction annually. Support services include online ticketing via Weezevent (€7 individual tickets, €30 season card), live match broadcasting on LNVTV and Moselle TV, and a club-branded equipment catalog in partnership with Errea and ECHO'SPORT.

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (€50–€140 depending on team tier), match tickets, merchandise sales, and a network of municipal and institutional sponsors (Grand Est, Moselle, CA Thionville, CA Fensch, Terville, Florange). The club is governed by a volunteer Comité Directeur led by President Daniel Mroczkowski and operates with 13 employees across coaching, administration, and management. Its go-to-market is community-led, targeting local residents of Florange and Terville through school programs, age-appropriate introductory sessions, and recreational play, with the professional team serving as both a sporting and community engagement anchor.

Name

TFOC Volley-ball

Legal name

TFOC Volley-ball

Website

https://tfocvolley.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TFOC Volley-ball is a French non-profit volleyball club in Moselle operating a professional women's team in Ligue A Féminine, a certified training center, and 18 amateur teams serving local youth and adults across the Grand Est region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE)

Keywords

• Professional volleyball club
• Amateur volleyball programs
• Youth volleyball training
• Volleyball club memberships
• Sports club sponsorships

Headquarters

HQ city

Terville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from amateur players across all age categories. Fees range from €50-€140 depending on team/level (TFOCLAND €110 new/€55 renewal, M11 €110/€55, M13 €110/€55, M15 €120/€60, Regional/Prénat €140/€70, Loisir €100/€50). 50% discount offered for 2020-2021 members renewing.
2. Ticket Sales: Individual match tickets sold at €7 per place (free for under 12) at LE111 Terville. Season 5-place card available at €6 per place for all Ligue AF home matches.
3. Merchandise Sales: Equipment catalog sold in collaboration with Errea and ECHO'SPORT featuring club-branded merchandise for the 2021-2022 season.
4. Sponsorships: Partnership program targeting merchants, artisans, independents, enterprises, and startups. Institutional partners include Grand Est region, Moselle department, CA Thionville, CA Fensch, Terville, and Florange municipalities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TFOC Volley-ball operates a professional women's volleyball team competing in the top-tier Ligue A Féminine, a federation-certified youth training center (Centre de Formation Conventionné) hosting elite prospects, and an amateur sector running 18 teams across youth and adult recreational and competitive categories. The club delivers roughly 600 hours of school-based volleyball instruction annually and supports community engagement from baby volley (age 3) through senior leisure programs. Auxiliary paid offerings include match ticketing, season passes, and a club-branded merchandise catalog.

Product overview

TFOC Volley-ball is a professional and amateur volleyball club offering a multi-tiered portfolio of services. The core offerings include the professional women's team (Equipe Professionnelle) competing in Ligue A Féminine, and the Centre de Formation Conventionné (CFC) training young talents. The amateur sector provides programs across 18 teams for various age groups and skill levels, from baby volley (age 3) to recreational adult volleyball. Supporting services include an equipment catalog (with Errea and ECHO'SPORT), online ticketing via Weezevent, and live match broadcasting through LNVTV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipe Professionnelle (Professional Volleyball Team) Professional women's volleyball team competing in Ligue A Féminine (LAF), France's highest level of women's volleyball, featuring 10 professional players. The team is the club's flagship competitive offering and source of fan engagement.
• Centre de Formation Conventionné (CFC) Federation-certified youth training center hosting 8 elite female prospects among the best French volleyball players. Provides a structured development pathway with close proximity to the professional team.
• Secteur Amateur (Amateur Sector Programs)

Quantifiable outcome

• 6th place in Ligue AF 2020-2021 - best historical result
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Est RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional institutional partner supporting the club. Logo displayed in institutional partners section.
• Moselle DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental institutional partner. Logo displayed in institutional partners section.
• CA Thionville (Thionville Urban Community)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner representing the Thionville urban area. Logo displayed in institutional partners section.
• CA Fensch (Fensch Valley Urban Community)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner in the Fensch Valley area. Logo displayed in institutional partners section.
• City of TervillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome municipality partner providing facilities and support. Logo displayed in institutional partners section. Club merged with Florange in 1993.
• City of FlorangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner municipality providing facilities and support. Logo displayed in institutional partners section. Club merged with Terville in 1993.
• ErreaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment manufacturer providing official club merchandise. Collaboration for TFOC equipment catalog 2021-2022 season.
• ECHO'SPORTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports marketing partner collaborating on equipment catalog. Partnership with Errea for TFOC merchandise.
• Ligue Nationale de Volley (LNV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational volleyball league organizing Ligue A Féminine championship. TFOC is a member club competing since 2007.
• Fédération Française de Volley (FFVolley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench volleyball federation affiliated with the club. Training center convention signed with federation since 2016.
• C.Design (SARL)minorOthersWebsite design and SEO agency. Listed as sponsor and site developer. Siège: 169 route de Verdun 57180 Terville. SARL au capital de 10350 euros.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RC Cannes Volley-Ball: Direct Ligue AF competitor; long-standing women's volleyball club in Cannes. TFOC notably defeated RC Cannes in the 2020-2021 season. Same league, same customer base, same competitive context.
• VB Nantes: Ligue AF women's volleyball club based in Nantes. Listed as a direct competitor in the same championship, with TFOC recording a victory against VB Nantes in 2020-2021. Comparable French regional women's volleyball franchise.
• Volero Le Cannet: Ligue AF women's volleyball club based in Le Cannet. Defeated TFOC 0-3 in the 13th matchday. Direct league peer with comparable fan base and competitive positioning.
• ASPTT Mulhouse Volley-Ball: Mulhouse-based Ligue AF women's volleyball club. Listed as a TFOC competitor in the Ligue AF. Comparable French regional women's volleyball club with overlapping fan and sponsor demographics.
• Béziers Volley: Ligue AF women's volleyball club based in Béziers. TFOC recorded a 3-2 victory against this club. Direct league peer with similar scale and French regional orientation.
• VNVB (Vandoeuvre Nancy Volley-Ball): Vandoeuvre-Nancy based Ligue AF women's volleyball club. TFOC won a derby match 3-1 against VNVB. Highly comparable as a regional French women's volleyball club in the same league.
• Pays d'Aix Venelles Volley-Ball (PAVVB): Ligue AF women's volleyball club in Provence. TFOC hosted PAVVB in a Coupe de France match in December 2021. Direct peer competing in the same domestic competitions.
• Louves de Marcq-en-Baroeul: Marcq-en-Baroeul women's volleyball club competing in Ligue AF. Listed as a TFOC league competitor. Direct peer with similar regional sports club structure.
• France Avenir 2024: Volley-Ball Club identified as a Ligue AF competitor of TFOC. Direct peer in the same top-flight French women's volleyball competition.

Emerging players

• INSEP (Institut National du Sport): France's national elite sports institute providing volleyball training and development. Indirect comparator for TFOC's training center due to its role in the broader French volleyball talent development pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TFOCVolleyball

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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