Our Staff
We, the Donskov family, love the game of hockey. It is this passion that fuels us and helps us understand and motivate hockey players. DHD is built on QUALITY instruction. All of our family members have enjoyed successful hockey careers and, more importantly, are superb instructors.
Outstanding qualifications, a strong work ethic, and a genuine concern for teaching and promoting the game of hockey to our athletes, are all characteristics of The DHD Team. Meet our staff!
Paul Donskov, President | Head InstructorBSc, Mechanical Engineering (The University of Toronto)
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Misha Donskov, VP, Hockey Operations | Head InstructorMA, Kinesiology, Specialization in Coaching Education (The University of Western Ontario) BSc, Business Administration/Finance (Miami (OH) University) Misha joined the National Hockey League's Vegas Golden Knights as Director of Hockey Operations on August 8, 2016. In this role, he works closely with the front office management group in the overall operations of the hockey club.Prior to joining the Vegas Golden Knights, Misha worked with Hockey Canada’s Men’s National Teams where he served as Manager, Hockey Operations/Analytics & Video. On July 1, 2016, he was appointed Assistant Coach/Hockey Operations for the Men’s National Teams.During his time with Hockey Canada, Misha won a gold medal at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto, serving as an Assistant Coach on Mike Babcock’s staff. In addition, Misha has won a gold medal with Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Championship in Russia, the 2015 IIHF World Championship in the Czech Republic, the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship in Toronto and Montreal, and with the 2013 Under-18 Team at the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Misha won a bronze medal with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the 2014 IIHF U18 World Championship in Finland. He also served on Canada’s coaching staff for the Canada-Russia Challenge, CHL Subway Series and Deutschland Cup.Prior to his work with Hockey Canada, he was an Associate Coach with the OHL’s Ottawa 67’s from 2012-14, and spent three seasons with the London Knights, serving as Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach, winning an OHL championship in 2012. In 2011, Misha won a gold medal with the US Women’s National Team in Zurich, Switzerland serving as Player Development Coach and Advanced Scout. Misha also spent eight years working with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets and Atlanta Thrashers within hockey development, community development, fan development, marketing and hockey operations.Prior to pursuing a coaching and managing career in hockey, Misha spent six years with Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 health care services company where he held roles of increasing responsibility within finance, sales, and sales management. He played hockey at the junior, university and semi-professional level in Canada, the United States, Sweden and Norway. Misha holds a Hockey Canada National Coaching Certification Program High Performance I and High Performance II Coaching Certification and is a Certified Hockey Canada Skills Coach. In addition, he holds a USA Hockey Level V Masters Coaching Certification.
“It is truly an honor to work alongside my family teaching this great game. It is very special for me to be a part of the knowledge, energy, intensity, and passion that our family brings to every camp.” |
Anthony Donskov, Director, Strength & Conditioning | Head InstructorMS, Exercise Science, Specialization in Injury Prevention & Performance Enhancement (The California University of Pennsylvania) BSc, Business Administration (Miami (OH) University) Anthony has an extensive instructing background having worked with players at all levels of the game (learn-to-skate – pro) in the United States and Canada. He played two years of professional hockey (2001 - 2003) for the Lubbock Cotton Kings of the Central Hockey League. Anthony was named the 2003 Central Hockey League's "Man of the Year" for his leadership on the ice and in the community. Prior to playing professional hockey, Anthony played four years of college hockey at Miami (OH) University (CCHA), where he served as an assistant captain his senior year. Anthony also played three years of junior hockey in the U.S. and Canada.
Anthony received his USA Hockey Level V Masters Coaching Certification in September 2007. His thesis on 'Off-Ice Conditioning' proposed an integrated, systematic approach in designing off-ice protocol for injury prevention and performance enhancement. Anthony is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (PES). He is the founder of Donskov Strength and Conditioning, Inc., where he trains elite athletes (NHL | National | Div I), sports teams and general clientele. Anthony is currently serving on the Strength & Conditioning staff of the US Women’s Hockey National Team.“The game of hockey has been such a large part of our family’s life. I truly enjoy working with both youth, and adult players. Hopefully the passion our family has for this great game will inspire our participants.” |
Matthew Donskov, Director, Hockey Operations & Head InstructorBSc, Business Administration & Economics/Minor in Computer Applications, Summa Cum Laude (Cortland State University)
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Debbie Donskov, Manager, Hockey OperationsBA, Education & English, (Ohio University)
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