Empowering Coaches in Austria: CoachThem Partners with Austrian Ice Hockey Association (ÖEHV)

CoachThem is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Austrian Ice Hockey Association (ÖEHV), the national governing body for ice hockey in Austria. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to raising the standard of hockey coaching, developing players, and growing the game across Austria with modern practice planning tools and forward-thinking approaches.

 

A Shared Vision for Coaching Excellence

 

ÖEHV has long been dedicated to advancing Austrian hockey through education, inclusivity, and development. By prioritizing coach support and providing resources that simplify practice planning, they are shaping a stronger foundation for the next generation of players.

This vision aligns seamlessly with CoachThem's mission: empowering coaches through intuitive digital ice hockey systems that save time, drive consistency, and help teams reach their full potential. Together, CoachThem and ÖEHV will bring a new level of structure and innovation to hockey coaching across Austria.

 

 

Why Austrian Coaches Choose CoachThem

 

Coaches at every level - from grassroots to professional - need efficient, flexible, and hockey-specific tools. CoachThem delivers just that. With its web-based coaching platform, coaches can easily:

• Draw hockey drills on hockey-specific surfaces
• Build and organize practice plans with professional tools
• Share content instantly with their teams and fellow coaches
• Access thousands of professional drills from NHL coaches and systems

Through this partnership, ÖEHV coaches will gain access to streamlined practice planning tools that:

• Save time and reduce administrative stress
• Promote coaching consistency across standards and player development
• Support ongoing education and mentorship throughout Austria's hockey community
• Provide mobile access through iOS app for on-ice reference

Similar to successful partnerships with associations across North America, Austrian coaches will now have the same professional-grade tools used by 15 NHL teams and 250+ hockey organizations worldwide.

 

Building on Global Hockey Coaching Excellence

 

This partnership reflects the growing adoption of digital hockey systems by leading organizations worldwide. Austrian coaches join a global community that includes:

• NHL teams are choosing CoachThem for professional practice planning
• Hockey associations across North America are implementing association-wide tools
• Professional coaches like Mitch Giguere, Mike Weaver, and Mike Bonelli
• USA Hockey coaching programs utilizing digital drill libraries

Austrian coaches will have instant access to proven hockey drills, including:

• Forechecking systems and defensive drills
• Power play formations and special teams
• 1v1 battle drills for skill development
• Small area games for efficient practice planning

 

About the Austrian Ice Hockey Association (ÖEHV) The Austrian Ice Hockey Association is the governing body responsible for ice hockey in Austria. With a commitment to fostering player development, coach education, and international competitiveness, ÖEHV plays a vital role in shaping the future of Austrian hockey and supporting the growth of the sport at all levels.

ÖEHV's dedication to coaching excellence and player development makes them an ideal partner for bringing modern hockey coaching systems to Austria.

 

About CoachThem

 

CoachThem is a web-based coaching platform built to simplify practice planning, drill creation, and team collaboration. Trusted by over 25,000 coaches across hockey, lacrosse, and soccer—including 15 NHL teams and 250+ organizations—CoachThem provides the tools coaches need to prepare their teams with purpose.

Founded by former NHL defenseman Mike Weaver, CoachThem brings professional-level hockey systems to coaches at every level, with features including:

• Digital drill drawing and practice planning
• Searchable library of 4000+ professional hockey drills
• Mobile iOS app for on-ice access
• Association management tools for organizations Integration with global coaching best practices

 

Join the Global Coaching Community

 

Austrian coaches are now part of a worldwide movement toward digital coaching excellence. Whether you're coaching youth hockey or elite programs, CoachThem provides the systems and practice planning tools that save time and improve results.

Ready to elevate your coaching?

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• Download the iOS app
• Explore professional hockey drills
   

Willkommen (welcome) to the future of hockey coaching, Austria!

 

 

 

Written by the CoachThem Team

 

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