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"It is not just professionalism and expertise that set our staff apart. They also have a strong commitment to helping young individuals to maximize their potential in academics, sports and citizenship." Markus Houben, Managing Director Add a comment |
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Hockey Academy Staff
Friday, 03 September 2010
Our Staff
Coaching Staff
- J. O´Leary
- B. Blakeley
- E. Vorlicek
- T. Wehrhan
- C. Cseh
- L. O´Leary
- Dr. Schabus
 Academy Head Coach & Prep Team coach |
Jason is Head Coach of the Okanagan Hockey Academy Europe und coach of the U-17 team. A native of Fredericton, New Brunswick (Canada), Jason played four years at St. Thomas University, obtaining two degrees during that span, and being named an Academic All-Canadian. Upon completion of his education, he officially retired from playing in 2002, turning his focus instead to coaching and teaching. With a diverse resume ranging from coaching, Skill Development with minor and Junior hockey players, he has developed a very unique approach to instruction that incorporates both practical and theoretical experience and application. Jason became involved in Hockey Canada’s High Performance Program with the U-16 and U-17 programs in Alberta and BC, where he served as Head Coach in each instance. Currently, Jason is completing his High-Performance certification with Hockey Canada, a proud partner of OHSE. |
 Academy Coach & Varsity Team coach |
A native of Stirling, Ontario (Canada), Ben played five years at St. Thomas University, where he was an Academic All-Canadian. He obtained both his Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as his Bachelor of Education degree during that time. After completing his education, Ben began his teaching career in London, England, before moving home to teach with the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board, where he has been teaching the past five years. During this time, Ben has continued to be involved in hockey. He has coached for the last three years at the AAA level, and has worked closely on skill development with both minor and Junior hockey players. He has a high degree of respect for the game, and uses his strengths as a teacher to effectively apply and communicate his knowledge to the players. Ben worked for Okanagan Hockey School in 2008, as a Head Instructor. |
 U-15 Team Coach& Director of Hockey Ops. |
Elias is coaching the L.A. Stars U-15 that plays together with our Vienna based partner team, the 48 Tigers. He has a background as a professional player and coach who is helping young athletes become better hockey players through effort, respect, discipline and passion. Elias learned to play hockey while growing up in Toronto, Canada where he rose through the minor hockey ranks before receiving a Hockey Scholarship to Michigan Technological University. With more than 30 years of coaching experience at all levels, Elias has helped numerous young players develop their hockey skills and achieve their goals. |
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Tommy Wehrhan is the Academy´s Equipment Manager and Assistant Coach. He also coaches the 48er Tigers U-13 team - a partner team of the Okanagan Hockey Academy. Tommy was born in Salzburg, Austria. He played four championships for the Austrian under 18 and under 20 National Team. After playing 12 years as a pro for several teams in Austria (Salzburg, Vienna, Innsbruck, Graz,..) he retired in 1998 from playing and startet to work as a Coach. He became an instructor for the Okanagan Hockey School and a member of the Coaching staff for the Okanagan Hockey Academy in 2009. Since 2010, Tommy also is a Coach for the Austrian 1997 Selects. |
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Christian Cseh is the academy`s goalie coach. He also works with other teams from Vienna, Lower Austria and Styria. Christian was born in Vienna, Austria. Starring in nearly 700 games in Austria’s first and second division (Vienna, Linz, Kapfenberg), his playing experience is valued. He played for the Austrian Under-18 and Under-20 national team in four world championships. He retired from playing in 2006 and started as a coach for the under 17 and under 20 team in Vienna. Since 2008 he specializes in goaltender consulting now with over 30 goaltenders, from beginners to professionals. He became an instructor for the Okanagan Hockey School and a member of the Coaching staff for the Okanagan Hockey Academy in 2009. |
 Athletic Therapist & Trainer |
Born in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), Leanne was an Academic All-Canadian during her four years of study at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal College. A Certified Athletic Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Leanne has worked at the upper levels of her profession, including the Canadian National Soccer program and the World Masters Games. Leanne was one of the lead Therapists at the University of Calgary, serving as the Sport Therapy Services Coordinator, and helped supervise the therapists for one of the fastest growing minor hockey programs in the country: Calgary Minor Hockey. Her experience in all sports has been proven on the provincial, National, and International stage, and will be an excellent building-block for the strengthening and maintenance program of the L.A. Stars program. |
 Team Doctor |
"With the addition of Dr.Schabus, we are adding one of the foremost doctors in the field of sports injuries. His knowledge will help educate our players on proper injury prevention and proven rehabilitation methods. We are very pleased to welcome Dr.Schabus to the Okanagan Hockey Academy Europe,” says Andy Oakes, President Okanagan Hockey School/Academy. |
Administration Staff
- A. Oakes
- M. Houben
- E. Vorlicek
- A. Antonitsch
- H. Schröder
 President of OHS |
Andy Oakes is the President of Okanagan Hockey School and the Okanagan Hockey Academy. His experience in Junior Hockey as a player and scout give him an excellent background for developing hockey programs. As Director of the International Development Tournament and General Manager of the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton, he is dedicated in helping students become better Hockey players and better people. |
 Managing Director |
Markus Houben is the Managing Director of the Okanagan Hockey School Europe and Okanagan Hockey Academy Europe. Markus also holds the relationship with the Lower Austria International School and is responsible for quality assurance of the academic program of the academy. From his employment with a leading global IT provider, Markus brings a wealth of experience in General Management, Management consulting and IT-Management. Markus Houben has been a dedicated follower of Ice-Hockey since the IIHF world championship took place in Vienna in 1987. |
| Dir. of Hockey Operations |
Elias is the Director of Hockey Operations at Okanagan Hockey School and Okanagan Hockey Academy Europe. He has a background as a professional player and coach who is helping young athletes become better hockey players through effort, respect, discipline and passion.
Elias learned to play hockey while growing up in Toronto, Canada where he rose through the minor hockey ranks before receiving a Hockey Scholarship to Michigan Technological University. With more than 30 years of coaching experience at all levels, Elias has helped numerous young players develop their hockey skills and achieve their goals. |
 Public & Media Relations |
Alex Antonitsch is responsible for Public Relations at Okanagan Hockey School and Okanagan Hockey Academy Europe. He is a former international tennis player with many successes on the ATP-tour and was a member of the Austrian Davis Cup team in the 1980s and 90s. Being born and raised in Carinthia, Ice hockey has always been a big passion of Alex. |
 Finance Manager |
Hary Schroeder is the Finance Manager of Okanagan Hockey School Europe and Okanagan Hockey Academy Europe. His professional background is Tax Accounting and Consulting. As a former figure skater, Hary has the necessary credentials to be part of an Ice Hockey organization. He also manages a Minor Hockey club in Vienna - the 48er Tigers. |
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