Barry Schutte

Barry Schutte was named the 16th head coach in OHIO hockey program history in September of 2024.

Schutte spent the last five years at Miami University of Ohio as the associate head hockey coach (2019-2024). He significantly contributed to the program's development on and off the ice. Under his leadership, the Red Hawks saw improvements in key areas despite challenging seasons. In 2022-23, Miami achieved notable wins against top teams, while 22 players earned NCHC All-Academic honors. In Schutte's first season, he helped Miami improve offensively, ranking 10th nationally in power-play efficiency. Before joining the Red Hawks, he spent previous seasons in various roles with Bowling Green State University and the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL).

The Thunder Bay, Ontario, native played four seasons at Miami, helping the team qualify for its second-ever NCAA Tournament as a senior during the 1996-97 campaign. There, he tallied 58 points on 25 goals and 33 assists over 131 games. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Miami in 1997. He and his wife, Carey, have three children, Hallie, Brady and Colin.