Donskov Strength & Conditioning

Congrats to Theodore (Teddy) Murphy & family— 2025 recipient of The Paul Donskov Legacy Scholarship through the CBJ Foundation @CBJGivesBack @BlueJacketsNHL. Well done Teddy! One Day Better!

"The goals of reflexive eccentrics are to increase eccentric rate of force development and improve stiffness. This enables players to change direction more efficiently whether on the ice or the field." @AnthonyDonskov sportsmith.co/articles/progr…

Training Tip Tuesday: Programming for Shoulder health

Here are 5 of our favorite self-hip mobs for our hockey players.  We use these BOTH in-season and off-season.    Sets: 1-2 Exercises:  Pick 1-2 Reps:  5-10 deep breaths (focus on the exhale) Cues:  “Exhale through a straw”  “Blow up a balloon”

Training Tip Tuesday: __________ This bi-monthly post will explore the “why” behind program design, implementation and health recommendations. Today’s post revolves around communication & first principles.

* Adaptational Goal:  > Eccentric RFD * Load:  Approx 0-60% 1RM * Volume:  4 x of 3-5 reps per limb * Where:  “Go Day” - compliment speed training & SSC plyos   *WE have also been using it in-season with our hockey players.   * External cue: “Emergency brakes on a Ferrari”

Training Tip Tuesday: __________ This bi-monthly post will explore the “why” behind program design, implementation and health recommendations. Today’s post revolves around high volume power training.

Be better today…than you were yesterday…everyday. #OneDayBetter @donskovsc

Completing some final details for our 2024 DHD summer camp— officially opening tomorrow morning, July 8 ⁦@ChillerIceRinks⁩ Easton! All programs are full. We are looking forward to celebrating our 25th year with our staff, players, parents & hockey family. One Day Better.

Camp is only 19 days away! We are all looking forward to celebrating 25 yrs. in central Ohio this summer! Family/Friends ▶️Education⏩️Player Development. See you on the ice! One Day Better.

The Donskov family and Donskov Hockey Development will celebrate our 25th anniversary in central, Ohio this summer! To remember our past and honor the future— we have launched a commemorative 25th year anniversary logo!

Hard to believe it’s been 4 yrs. today since he’s been gone. So many memories. This was our last—top of Jakobshorn Davos, SUI w/⁦@HockeyCanada⁩ at ⁦@spenglercupEN⁩. Dad spent 4 yrs. in a refugee camp in Trieste, Italy close to this pic. Full circle. Miss him everyday.

Training Tip Tuesday: __________ This bi-monthly post will explore the “why” behind program design, implementation and health recommendations. Today’s post revolves around eccentric RFD.

Anthony Donskov ⁦@AnthonyDonskov⁩ is proud to celebrate his 25th year with Donskov Hockey Development. A founding member of DHD, Anthony currently serves as the Director of Strength & Conditioning | Head Instructor. A world class coach & brother. One Day Better.

The Paul Donskov Legacy Scholarship through ⁦⁦@CBJGivesBack⁩ will honor Paul’s tireless passion to help youth hockey players advance and fulfill their academic and athletic dreams. Learn more here— vimeo.com/411199284

Excited for summer 2024— and our 25 year DHD family anniversary!

This summer DHD will celebrate 25 yrs. in the central Ohio community! Limited spots available! Register today, July 8–12 ⁦@ChillerIceRinks⁩ donskovsc.formstack.com/forms/donskov_…. Family/Friends ▶️Education⏩️Player Development. A high speed, high intensity, high energy—fun environment.

Sport perf. pros, coaches, managers, players, administrators & parents— check out Physical Prep. For Ice Hockey & The Gain, Go, Grow Manual by ⁦@AnthonyDonskov⁩. World class training info. for youth—high perf. levels. Available ⁦@amazon⁩ amazon.com/Gain-Grow-Manu…

Registration has officially opened for the Summer 2024 Donskov Hockey Development Camp. 25 years in the Central Ohio marketplace….Pops is smiling @DonskovHD #OneDayBetter Register here: donskovsc.formstack.com/forms/donskov_…

A special piece of Ohio hockey history— one of the first organized Columbus high school teams in the city— 1990 Columbus Capitals. A group made up of players from local Columbus high schools. The team played out of the old OSU rink & Fairgrounds Coliseum. Dad was the head coach.