# Czech professional sports coaching transitions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-professional-sports-coaching-transitions
> Updated: 2026-10-28T10:36:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Multiple coaching changes have been announced across various professional sports disciplines in the Czech Republic.

In baseball, Draci Brno is not renewing the contract of Hynek Čapka after seven seasons, and Eagles Praha is parting ways with Ryan Ford due to financial reasons. Třebíč Nuclears has signed Wes Roemer.

In hockey, Zubři Přerov appointed Jan Fadrný as head coach following the dismissal of Petr Dočkal and David Kudělka. Meanwhile, Zlín underwent a significant overhaul after reaching the Maxa liga finals, with Peter Oremus and several staff members departing. Peter Stavjaňa is returning to Zlín as head coach.

In football, Jiří Saňák has been appointed as the coach for Hradec Králové's reserve team to focus on youth development.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Coaching changes announced in Czech football and hockey

Jiří Saňák joins Hradec Králové's football reserves, while Zlín implements coaching changes in hockey, appointing Peter Stavjaňa as head coach.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coaching-changes-announced-in-czech-football-and-hockey

### 2026-10-23: Czech sports coaching changes in baseball and hockey

Czech sports see major coaching shifts: Hynek Čapka leaves Draci Brno baseball, and Jan Fadrný is named head coach for Zubři Přerov hockey.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-sports-coaching-changes-in-baseball-and-hockey

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