Heartland Wairarapa chief executive Sam Rossiter-Stead was at the beach yesterday as a search was under way looking for Mr Tvaroh.
Mr Tvaroh is a popular member of the football community. Everyone was praying for his safe return, Mr Rossiter-Stead told the Times-Age.
"It's a desperate time, especially for his partner and his close friends, some of whom have known him since he first arrived in New Zealand ... We remain optimistic that he has gone for a walk and maybe fallen and is waiting for help somewhere."
Meanwhile, the club is reflecting on a man committed to football and his players.
The 34-year-old graduated with a masters degree in physical education and sports science from Charles University in Prague. He has played more than 100 matches for the club's premier football side which contests the Central league competition. As a player Mr Tvaroh has played most of his football for Wairarapa United in midfield and has forged a huge reputation as a no-nonsense type of player never prepared to give an inch, particularly in defensive situations.
"He has done an amazing job with the Heartland Wairarapa U20 team, bringing together a group of youngsters who hadn't even met each other before and preparing them for the National Youth League which kicks off on January 11. He led a very successful pre-season training camp recently and has really helped to inspire the players and bring out the best in them."
Meanwhile, Mr Rossiter-Stead commends those who selflessly gave up Christmas with family to help search for the head coach.
"We are all incredibly grateful to the police and the search and rescue teams who have given up their Christmas Day to join in the search through the night. They have been fantastic and we really hope they get a positive result."
Holiday makers staying at Castlepoint said it was shocking to hear.
A group of teenagers, who didn't wish to be identified said it was extremely sad.
"Sadly, the sea here is unforgiving. It's not nice for this to happen right on Christmas."
Joan Landey, who has holidayed in the area for more than a decade said the ocean could be unforgiving at times.
"More than one life has been taken by the sea here. I hope they find him okay," she said.
Masterton police senior constable Peter Cunningham said two land searches had been undertaken along Castlerock and a pine forestry block, with surf lifesaving club members and a Riversdale fisherman "sweeping the seaward side" of the beach to no avail.
A helicopter was sent up just before 5pm when the winds were down, Mr Cunningham said. "It's been too dangerous to put the helicopter up because of the winds."
A keen surfer, there was a high possibility Mr Tvaroh had gone into the ocean, he said.
The footballer hadn't told anyone where he was going and when he would be returning, the police officer said.
If Mr Tvaroh isn't found by this morning, the search of the sea will continue this morning for him, Mr Cunningham said.
Mr Tvaroh was last seen wearing a brown polar fleece and grey corduroy trousers. He is of slim to athletic build, has a slight beard and is about 1.8m tall.
Call (06) 370 0300 if you have seen Mr Tvaroh.
