Sportbureau Tino

What Sportbureau Tino does

Sportbureau Tino is a Dutch non-profit foundation (zelfstandige stichting) established on January 1, 2013 by Martin Kristelijn and David Antes, operating in Rotterdam, Spijkenisse, and Breda under the slogan 'sport verandert en sport verbindt' (sport changes and sport connects). The organization delivers sports coaching, fitness training, youth development, and community programming through three interconnected offerings: Sportlokaal (a neighborhood fitness center operated inside Recreatiecentrum Oostervant since October 2016, providing guided and self-directed training plus group classes), Tino Future Talent (structured futsal, gym classes, and small-group sessions for elementary school children in grades 3-8), and Individuele begeleiding (one-on-one coaching, personal training, and Sporthulpverlening — sports assistance embedded in healthcare and welfare trajectories). Service delivery is entirely in-person, with no proprietary technology platform; the underlying 'technology' is the coaching methodology, the Sportlokaal physical venue, and the network of partner referrals.

The business model combines professional-services fees (personal training, Sporthulpverlening funded via welfare institutions and PGB/Personal Budget arrangements) with recurring subscriptions (Sportlokaal memberships, Tino Future Talent youth program fees). Customer segments split across welfare-organization-referred clients (primary), elementary-school youth and their families (primary), and general-public fitness members (secondary). Go-to-market is community-led: a Facebook page, the company's website, and direct referrals from welfare institutions, schools, and existing clients. Marketing is intentionally low-cost and organic, consistent with the foundation's non-profit status and 1-10 employee headcount.

Name

Sportbureau Tino

Legal name

Sportbureau Tino

Website

https://sportbureautino.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sportbureau Tino is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 2013 that delivers sports coaching, neighborhood fitness, and youth development programs in Rotterdam, Spijkenisse, and Breda, serving welfare-referred clients, elementary school children, and the general public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Coaching and Fitness Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Skills Coaching (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis) (HSADAEAA), Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Sports coaching services
• Youth sports programs
• Fitness training
• Community sports
• Personal training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Personal Training Services: Individual personal training sessions offered to clients with various fitness goals, conducted at the Sportlokaal facility or external locations.
2. Sports Assistance (Sporthulpverlening): Sports coaching and guidance provided as part of healthcare/welfare trajectories, funded through healthcare institutions and PGB (Personal Budget).
3. Fitness Facility Memberships: Access to Sportlokaal neighborhood fitness center for self-directed or guided training and group classes.
4. Tino Future Talent Youth Programs: Structured sports programs for elementary school children (groups 3-8) including futsal, gym classes, and group training sessions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sportbureau Tino is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that delivers sports coaching, fitness training, youth development, and sports assistance services. It operates the Sportlokaal neighborhood fitness facility in Recreatiecentrum Oostervant, runs the Tino Future Talent youth sports program for elementary school children, and provides individual sports support and healthcare-related sports coaching (sporthulpverlening) in partnership with welfare institutions in Rotterdam and Breda.

Product overview

Sportbureau Tino is a sports organization founded in January 2013 that operates as a unified service portfolio centered on sports coaching, fitness, and youth development. The core offerings include Sportlokaal (neighborhood fitness center), Tino Future Talent (youth sports program), and Individuele begeleiding (individual sports support/coaching). These services are interconnected: Sportlokaal serves as the physical location for group fitness classes and personal training, Tino Future Talent provides youth development through futsal and gym classes for elementary school children, and Individuele begeleiding offers sports healthcare support and personal training for individuals with personal or rehabilitation goals. Additional offerings include specialized group classes like Bokszaktraining, Cardio Boost, and Mothers and Friends sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tino Future Talent: A program for children in grades 3-8 providing sports lessons (futsal or gym class) in small groups, focusing on individual development and top sport mentality.

Products and services

• Sportlokaal (Neighborhood Fitness) Neighborhood fitness center in Rotterdam offering guided and self-directed training, group classes, and personal training. Open Monday through Saturday for residents and members seeking independent or supervised workouts.
• Tino Future Talent Structured youth sports development program for elementary school children (groups 3-8) offering futsal training, gym classes, and small group sessions focused on individual development and a top-sport mentality.
• Individuele begeleiding (Individual Sports Support) Individual sports coaching and personal training services including sports healthcare support, nutritional advice, and personal development for individuals with fitness, rehabilitation, or reintegration goals. Includes Sporthulpverlening (sports assistance within healthcare/welfare trajectories) and one-on-one Personal Training sessions at Sportlokaal or agreed external locations.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Healthcare and welfare institutions in Rotterdam and BredacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSportbureau Tino collaborates with a large number of healthcare and welfare institutions in Rotterdam and Breda. These partners refer clients to Sportbureau Tino for sports assistance as part of their existing care trajectories. The sports coaches work with clients to achieve and strengthen personal goals set by the client and/or their caregivers.
• Recreatiecentrum OostervantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince October 2016, Sportbureau Tino has operated fitness supervision, group lessons, and personal training at Sportlokaal within Recreatiecentrum Oostervant. This partnership provides the unique atmosphere created by Sportbureau Tino professionals, the hosts of Oostervant, and the members. The facility also offers combination options with the swimming pool.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TrainMore: Dutch boutique fitness chain with multiple Rotterdam-area studios. Targets the same urban personal-training and group-class customer segment as Sportbureau Tino, with stronger digital/marketing infrastructure.
• Fit For Free: Dutch budget fitness chain with widespread NL locations. Competes directly on price-sensitive memberships and group fitness in the same Rotterdam catchment area.
• SportCity: Established Dutch mid-market fitness chain with multi-city NL locations including Rotterdam. Competes for the same general-public fitness membership and personal training customers Sportbureau Tino targets through Sportlokaal.
• Basic-Fit: Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain with deep presence in the Netherlands. Operates neighborhood-style fitness facilities similar to Sportlokaal, offering memberships, group classes, and personal training — directly competing for the same Rotterdam-area fitness customer.
• Laco: Dutch network of municipal recreation centers offering fitness, group classes, and youth sports — the same facility-and-program model Sportbureau Tino delivers inside Recreatiecentrum Oostervant.
• HealthCity: Dutch premium fitness chain operating in multiple NL cities. Competes for personal training and group fitness customers in the broader Rotterdam market.

Emerging players

• Special Heroes Nederland: Dutch sport-for-development nonprofit enabling sports participation for children with disabilities or in vulnerable positions. Comparable to Sportbureau Tino's welfare-integrated youth programs and social-impact positioning.
• Johan Cruyff Foundation: Dutch nonprofit foundation funding youth sports participation and talent development across the Netherlands. Closest comparator to Tino Future Talent's mission of giving children structured sport access and a top-sport pathway.

Others

• NL Actief: Dutch industry association for the fitness and active lifestyle sector. Indirect peer representing the broader Dutch fitness ecosystem in which Sportbureau Tino operates.

Regional players

• Sportfondsen: Dutch operator of municipal sports facilities, including fitness halls and recreation centers. Relevant because it represents an alternative facility-management counterparty to Recreatiecentrum Oostervant for future expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sportbureautino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tinofootballacademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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