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Born in Moscow in 2004, Arina Fedorovtseva grew up in a family with an Olympic gold medalist and a European champion. She turned pro at 15 with Dinamo Kazan and played at the Tokyo Olympics two years later. Since joining Fenerbahçe, she has become one of the top outside hitters. At 196 cm, with an explosive jump and fierce serve, she is not following the standard — she is setting a new one. At just 21, ARINA already carries Olympic exposure, elite club success, and a rapidly expanding international fan base. Her presence resonates across Europe, the Middle East, and emerging premium markets — making her not only a sporting asset, but a scalable global brand. Sideline’s philosophy is clear: Invest in athletes who define standards — on the court and beyond it. With ARINA, the vision is long-term brand architecture, strategic partnerships, and sustainable positioning in premium segments where visibility translates into desirability — and desirability into lasting value.

AS Monaco Volleyball is an ambitious women’s volleyball project under the iconic AS Monaco brand, combining sporting excellence with international prestige. Based in the Principality of Monaco, the club represents a modern vision of performance-driven women’s sport, built on professionalism, structured development and strong European ambition. Positioned within one of the most globally recognised sporting environments, AS Monaco Volleyball aims to establish itself as a competitive force while embodying the elegance, discipline and high standards associated with the Monaco name. Sideline's engagement with AS Monaco Volleyball reflects our strategy of supporting ambitious projects in high-potential markets. Monaco represents excellence, international visibility and a strong premium positioning — values that align naturally with our investment philosophy. Our involvement is focused on professionalisation, structural development and long-term competitiveness. By strengthening governance standards, commercial strategy and international positioning, we contribute to building a sustainable high-performance environment for women’s volleyball within a globally recognised brand ecosystem.

Leana Zuvic is a Swiss volleyball player currently developing within the National Performance Centre (NLZ) at the Volleyball Academy in Zurich. Born on January 5, 2006, she plays as an outside hitter and brings a combination of athletic profile, commitment and long-term sporting ambition to her development journey. Leana began playing volleyball at the age of nine and demonstrated early that the sport would become more than a hobby. At 15, she moved from her home in Chur to Zurich to integrate into a performance environment, living with a host family and fully committing to her athletic and educational progression. Sideline’s investment in Leana Zuvic reflects our commitment to supporting structured pathways where athletic potential aligns with professional development. We identified in Leana a profile characterised by disciplined progression, resilience and clarity of purpose — qualities that are essential for sustainable development in elite sport. Our support encompasses strategic guidance and tailored career development, enabling her to navigate the transition from national talent environments toward higher levels of competition.

The Beach Pro Gstaad is one of the most iconic tournaments on the international beach volleyball calendar. Set against the unique backdrop of the Swiss Alps, the event combines world-class athletic performance with exceptional hospitality, international media presence and high-end networking opportunities. For Sideline, Beach Pro Gstaad represents more than a sporting event. It stands as a strategic platform where sport, brand positioning and institutional relationships converge. The tournament brings together elite athletes, international federations, sponsors, investors and decision-makers – creating an ecosystem that reflects the values we invest in: excellence, structure and global connectivity. As one of the flagship events within the international volleyball landscape, Beach Pro Gstaad embodies performance at the highest level – both on and off the court.

Fiona Maeder is a Swiss professional volleyball player currently competing with Béziers Volley in the French Ligue A, one of Europe’s established national leagues. Born in 2003 and standing at 187 cm, Fiona plays in the opposite position and has progressed from local club structures to national performance environments. After several seasons with the Volleyball Academy — where she combined high-level training with academic pursuit — she earned her first call-up to the Swiss women’s national team and was recognised as “Youngster of the Year” in 2025. Sideline’s investment in Fiona Maeder reflects our belief in long-term athlete development and the value of transitioning promising talent into professional environments. We supported Fiona at a pivotal stage of her career, where advancing from national performance structures to a professional league was both a natural progression and a significant developmental challenge. We invest where potential is coupled with structure. Fiona demonstrated not only technical ability and competitive drive, but also a clear understanding of the disciplined progression required to succeed at the next level. Our involvement includes strategic planning, career guidance and access to broader professional networks — all designed to enable stable growth and long-term development.

The WEVCA Masters is designed as a premium European club competition with a clear identity and long-term vision. At the same time, the WEVCA Masters serves as a flagship platform for WEVCA itself. By establishing strong brand standards and a unified European presence, the event contributes to the visibility, credibility and long-term strategic positioning of WEVCA within the international volleyball landscape. Our Brand Development service ensures that the event is positioned consistently, professionally and with strong commercial appeal. We define the strategic positioning of the tournament, develop its visual identity and create a coherent brand language across all platforms — from digital presence and arena branding to partner communication and hospitality concepts. The objective is to build a recognisable and attractive European property that strengthens member clubs, creates sponsor value and elevates women’s club volleyball beyond a single event.

The Volleyball Academy is one of Switzerland’s leading development institutions for elite youth volleyball, operating multiple recognised development labels within the national FTEM framework. The Volleyball Academy combines structured high-performance training, academic compatibility, international exposure and professional governance standards. Sideline invested in the Volleyball Academy because we believe that sustainable success in elite sport begins with structured youth development. The Academy represents a strategically positioned, professionally governed platform within the Swiss and European women’s volleyball ecosystem, combining performance excellence with academic compatibility and long-term athlete development. For Sideline, this investment is about strengthening the foundation of the sport, creating a reliable talent pipeline, and supporting an institution that operates with clear governance standards and long-term vision.