HISTORY
The 2018-2019 season marks a turning point for Le Cannet Volleyball. “We’re not changing, we’re evolving”

Le Cannet Volley-Ball Féminin is at a turning point in its history…
Founded in 1994, the Cannetan club, presided over between 2009 and 2017 by Daniel Bussani, has risen through the ranks to victory in the French Cup in 2015. With the strength of his conviction, over the years he has managed the club with a businessman’s eye, and opened as many doors as possible by taking it on trips and exchanging with European clubs. For the past 10 years, the players, together with a competent management team, have represented a collective that is committed to the highest level. But today, in order to reach new heights, it was necessary to envisage new means that the club did not have.
The arrival of Stav Jacobi, women’s volleyball enthusiast and president of the prestigious Volero Zürich, marks a decisive turning point for Le Cannet Volley-Ball. The club, which boasts an impressive track record: European Cup finalist in 2008, French Cup and Supercup winner in 2015, French vice-champion in 2015 and 2017, has until now operated as an association. However, to fully exploit its potential and reach new heights, it needed a major overhaul. Jacobi’s financial and strategic support will enable Le Cannet Volley-Ball to further professionalize and strengthen all its sectors, from professional teams to junior training and overall management. Despite ongoing support from the town, the club needed a new impetus to ensure its long-term survival and development. This restructuring promises to take Cannet Volley-Ball to the next level, with increased ambitions and renewed resources.
An enthusiastic welcome from the city
As the first financial supporter of Le Cannet Volley Ball since its inception, the city is delighted with the arrival of Stav Jacobi: “The arrival of a passionate and knowledgeable investor is a real opportunity for volleyball in Le Cannet. It’s a source of pride that he’s stopped off at Le Cannet. His interest demonstrates the influence of the département’s clubs beyond our borders. Stav Jacobi has expressed the wish to work with continuity, building on the club’s past. His values are the same as ours: he expects nothing but pleasure and love of the sport. What motivates him is not just elitism, but commitment and respect. Be that as it may, Le Cannet welcomes him and the town will do everything to support him in his endeavour to further develop this club until it reaches the highest summits.”
“just fun and love of sport”.
June 2018: Volero Le Cannet is born!
After long weeks of waiting, the verdict is in: Volero Le Cannet has been approved by the CACCP to play in the AF League next season. The new club, presided over by Jelena Lozancic, will start its domestic campaign in October, once the Women’s World Championships are over. They will be up against their usual rivals (Cannes, Béziers, Mulhouse…), as well as newcomers such as IFVB Toulouse, Marcq en Baroeul, and neighboring Mougin, who will be playing in the women’s volleyball elite for the 1st time in their history. A new club, the Volero Le Cannet, a new logo and a new website… One thing’s for sure: the spirit of Le Cannet will be there, and there!
Stav Jacobi… the man of the situation !
Stav Jacobi, a Muscovite by birth and a Zurich native at heart, is a volleyball enthusiast. An investor, boss and fervent supporter of his team, he stands out for his enthusiasm and involvement, not hesitating to take part in practical tasks or exchange balls with the players. After guiding Volero Zürich to thirteen Swiss championship titles and the Champions League, he set his sights on extending the club’s reach beyond Switzerland. Seduced by the structure and regular performances of Le Cannet Volley-Ball in the LAF Championship, he chose this club to realize his international ambitions.
After three years of observation, Stav Jacobi has established a strategic partnership with Le Cannet, including player exchanges, know-how transfer and a focus on talent retention. Abandoning his association status, he set up a company modelled on Volero Zürich. Although he remains the legitimate owner to oversee his investments, he does not wish to become directly involved in the management of the team. For Stav, volleyball is much more than a sport: he describes it as “the elixir of his life”.
2018: Creation of a company
A historic double in 2022
The 2021-2022 season marked a major turning point for Volero Le Cannet, confirming its ascension among the top women’s volleyball clubs in France. On April 2, 2022, the team won the Coupe de France with a memorable and impressive 3-1 victory over RC Cannes. The victory gave the team a boost, and a month later they clinched their first French championship title, beating Mulhouse in an intense final to complete a historic double. With this double, Volero Le Cannet solidifies its place at the summit of French volleyball. These successes enabled the Volero Le Cannet to take part in the Champions League for the first time in the 2022-2023 season, and they brilliantly reached the play-offs, demonstrating their ability to compete with the continental elite. The 2023 season was a remarkable one, with the club once again adding its name to the trophy cabinet by winning the French championship and the Supercup. Adding two more trophies to an already impressive collection.
Training tomorrow’s champions
Volero Le Cannet attaches the utmost importance to training young players, making this aspect a real priority. The club relies on top-quality coaching provided by former internationals such as Estelle Querard, Rayna Minkova, Virginie Schalk, Petya Popova and Frédérique Fillon. Their expertise and top-level experience offer youngsters unique support, enabling them to progress both technically and mentally. This excellence in training has borne fruit, with players from the Cannetan training center, such as Maëva Schalk and Emilie Respeau, reaching the pinnacle of their discipline by taking part in the 2024 Olympic Games.
Volero Le Cannet shines not only on the professional scene, but also in the amateur categories, thanks to outstanding performances by its youth teams. The U18s won the Coupe de France in 2023, while the U13s claimed the same title in 2024. These successes testify to the rigor and ambition that drive the club at every level, making Volero Le Cannet a benchmark in both training and competition.
Relationship between professional and amateur sectors
Volero Le Cannet is distinguished by its active policy of bringing together its professional and amateur teams. With this in mind, the club has set up a sponsorship scheme, whereby players from the professional team take part in training sessions with the amateur teams. This initiative enables young players to rub shoulders with their idols, learn from their experience and benefit from their advice. This direct contact with the professional world is a source of motivation and strengthens the bond between the different categories of the club. Volero Le Cannet has also established a tradition with the creation of a club album. This album represents all the members of the club: professional team, staff, employees, volunteers, not forgetting all the amateur teams and their coaches. A “media day” is organized at the start of the season to enable all members to take part in this initiative, if they so wish. This album symbolizes the club’s cohesion, highlighting the importance of every member, whatever their role.