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Pier Martin joins the Ostrava organization as Head Coach, bringing a wealth of experience from university, international, and professional development levels. Known for his balanced approach that blends structure, creativity, and connection, Pier has built a reputation as a coach who develops both players and people.

Pier’s coaching journey includes time with both the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and Carleton University Ravens within Canada’s U Sports system - two programs recognized for their commitment to developing elite student-athletes. In these roles, he helped guide players through the transition from junior to university hockey, focusing on tactical awareness, leadership growth, and academic balance. Internationally, Pier has also worked with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on player and program development initiatives, gaining valuable experience collaborating across cultures and coaching philosophies. Most recently, he contributed to SCC Adler Berlin’s high-performance youth program and other European organizations, emphasizing skill development, hockey IQ, and long-term player progression.

His coaching philosophy centers on four key principles:

• Clarity Builds Confidence - Players perform best when systems are simple, roles are clear, and expectations are understood.

• Creativity Within Structure - The game rewards thinkers. Pier encourages players to read and react, not just follow patterns.

• Communication and Connection - Strong culture begins with trust, empathy, and open dialogue.

• Developing People, Not Just Players - Beyond hockey, Pier’s goal is to build future leaders and good humans who contribute to their communities.

Off the ice, Pier brings over two decades of experience leading high-performing teams in business and technology. His professional background in leadership, analytics, and strategy directly informs his coaching  combining data-driven insight with a deep understanding of human performance and motivation.

With a leadership style defined by clarity, creativity, and character, Pier Martin aims to build a culture in Ostrava that challenges players to grow, compete with purpose, and take pride in representing something bigger than themselves.