After finishing his playing career, Vētra became a coach. He first started as head coach of Barons, leading them to their first ever LBL finals appearance in 2005. For the 2005-06 season he was an assistant to Sharon Drucker with Ural Great.
After retiring from professional basketball, Vētra became a coach. He initially took charge of Barons, leading them to their first ever LBL finals appearance in 2005. During the 2005-06 season, he served as an assistant coach for Sharon Drucker with Ural Great.