 On September 29, 2009, Atar returned once again to Maccabi Netanya, making it his 3rd stint as the manager of the club.On May 7, 2011 he broke Netanya's undefeated streak from 1971 as he managed the team for 16 straight games without losing a single game.On April 23, 2012 he signed a two years contract for his home club of Maccabi Haifa.