With Professional Instructor Dan Ninkovich, off-season training is an absolute must to make it to the next level. Like most sports, rigorous training and the development of fundamental skills are becoming the norm with the influx of competition both at a national and international level.
Dan Ninkovich is one of the leaders in competitive, high-end training for not only the up and coming prospects of tomorrow in the CHL and NCAA (Division 1), but at the NHL level as will with the likes of Phil Kessel and many more. Beyond The Next Level training is designed with Ninkovich’s expertise.
Based in Oakville, Ontario, BTNL caters to the serious-minded players wanting to get to the next level and maximize their potential. Providing sport-specific motions in strength training and drills, along with professional rehabilitation for the body’s muscles combine for a comprehensive and personalized regiment that hockey players require. With his vast experience and professional accolades, Ninkovich is one of the most qualified trainers on the globe specifically for hockey players. He combines demanding training with a focus on the very motions players use in game-time situations. The science is clear and practical: using core strength exercises and drills with in-game motions to build on dexterity and power.
Ninkovich also incorporates HockeyShot products within most of the training. HockeyShot is undeniably the complimentary piece to many of Ninkovich’s training since they’re industry-leading products gives players the proper on and off-ice training needed. Whether for warm-ups or demanding training, HockeyShot has the product.
Check out some of the videos below to see a glimpse of CHL and NCAA players integrating HS in their training:
Here, Jesse Barwell is using the Extreme Dangler on the ice for warming up. This piece can be used on and off the ice as well as the HockeyShot Synthetic Ice. A great product for improving stickhandling speed and accuracy!
This OHL player shows us the importance of footwork and stamina in the one-handed focus drill using the Extreme Dangler and a a title="Standard Puck" href="/products/standard-6-oz-black-puck">Standard Puck. He has adjusted the moveable center legs to provide a wider gap, while using evenly spaced sticks to keep his footwork honest. The variety of drills players can utilize with the Dangler is endless!
This NCAA Division 1 Goalie is using the Slide Board Pro to develop in-game motions and timing from post-to-post. Goaltending is demanding in angling, precision and the constancy of up-and-down movements, so working on these in-game motions is essential to build on stamina.
