New U18 coach Peter Hinka: Hope for Vorarlberg!

New U18 coach Peter Hinka: Hope for Vorarlberg!

Vienna, Österreich - Football has a new pioneer in the Vorarlberg region. From the 2025/26 season, Peter Hinka, an experienced trainer and former professional player, will take the position of the head coach of the U18 at the Akademie Vorarlberg. According to vienna.at , Hinka should promote and develop the youngsters of the country in this role.

The 46-year-old Hinka, a native Slovak and owner of a UEFA-Pro license, takes over the training after the era of Heinz Fuchsbichler, who recently looked after the U18. Hinka's extensive experience not only grew through his active football career, in which he performed 85 encounters for SW Bregenz and 28 missions for the Slovak national team, but also through his last coaching station at Inter Bratislava in 2024, where he was in the meantime without a club.

Hlinka's background and qualifications

born on December 5, 1978, Hinka went through various stations as a trainer in his career. Before his time in Bratislava, he was head coach at Tatran Prešov. In the past, he has also taken on sporting responsibility at various youth teams. His passion and commitment to football are unmistakable, and his qualifications meet the high demands that are placed in coaches in the top leagues.

The UEFA Pro license that Hinka has, ensures that he brings the expertise to the training and management of a team in a higher-class football. This license is crucial for coaches who want to work at the top of football because it lies the foundation for responsible coaching. In Germany, for example, the pro license is a prerequisite for coaches who want to be active in the Bundesliga, such as bundesliga.com explained.

The way to the coaching license

In order to acquire a trainer license, prospective trainers must meet various requirements, including medical evidence and the existence of license courses. In Germany, the courses are regularly adjusted to meet the changing demands of football. For Hinka, the pro license is more than just a title; It stands for his skills as a trainer at the highest level.

with Hinka, who now takes responsibility for the talented young players in Vorarlberg, the expectations of his expertise and vision for youth football are considerable. The Akademie Vorarlberg places great hopes in its ability to promote the country's young talents and prepare them for a successful future in football.