Daniel Donohue, MS, RSCC
Sea Girt,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Strength and Conditioning Coach, adept in program design and collaboration amongst all departments. Elevated athlete performance for the Cincinnati Reds through advanced exercise physiology and collaborative rehabilitation programs. Demonstrated expertise in a utilizing technology to create a well rounded individualized training progression and a communicative approach, enhancing team success and individual player development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arizona Fall League Strength & Conditioning Coach
Surprise Saguaros
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted and supervised all athletes in their organizations strength and conditioning programs.
- Communicated across all staff and with each athletes strength and conditioning points of contact.
- Weekly reporting to each athletes strength and conditioning point of contact.
- Directed all daily strength and conditioning activities.
Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach
Cincinnati Reds
12.2019 - Current
- High A, Double A, and Triple A experience.
- Design and implement individual training programs for MiLB players and MLB rehab.
- Collaborate with Athletic Trainers, and all Player Development staff to enhance individual's health and performance through detailed programming.
- Collaborated with manager and all staff for daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling.
- Collaborated with Athletic Trainers on rehab programs, maintenance programs, and return to play progressions for athletes in need.
- Utilized Vald ForceDeck data and other department testing protocol to monitor health of athletes in-season and program adaptations.
- Technologies utilized: Catapult, MX3 Hydration, Kinduct, TeamBuildr, Vald ForceDecks, Nordboard, Inbody, GymAware, Polar Beat Heart Rate units, all Microsoft Products (word, excel, powerpoint).
- Created and implemented programming of training sessions, sprint/speed initiative for MLB Early Camp, MLB Spring Training, and Offseason Training Camps.
- Created training templates for varying skill levels with TeamBuildr for department use throughout offseason camps, pre-season, and in-season.
- Created and administered yearly training progression (YTP) of periodized training phases, conditioning and SAQ (speed, agility, quickness).
- Monitored budgets for affiliates.
DSL Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
San Diego Padres
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with all staff on incorporating the YTP into other disciplines for well-rounded approach and program
- Implemented heart rate driven conditioning to effectively target desired energy systems with the use of Polar Beat Heart Rate Units
- Monitored budget for supplements and equipment
- Designed and implemented all lifting, flexibility/mobility, and athletic development programs for position players and pitchers during spring training, extended spring training, and DSL season
- Managed all aspects of training and scheduling for a combination of 80+ players
- Performed and recorded data on conditioning testing, 5 rep max, and other various strength test for the organization with biweekly reporting to direct supervisor
- Collaborated with all coaching staff to discuss player programs
- Instructed classroom setting workshops for lifting biomechanics, movement patterns, training modalities, nutrition, and recovery
- Assisted with the AZL affiliate team and aided in training room with rehabbing players
- Performed in-season programming, lift instructions, warmup routines, conditioning, and arm care for pitchers
- Learned and implemented concepts from PRI into training to ensure proper body positioning and joint congruency throughout training movements
- Gained a greater working knowledge of human anatomy and its relationship to sport specific demands
- Showed ability to communicate well with staff and players
- End of the season assisted with PRI, FMS testing and data recording.
Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach
Arizona Diamondbacks
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Programmed and implemented of all training aspects for the following teams: Baseball (Pitchers), Rowing, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country, and all Track and Field events
- All training programs were designed with a focus on movement pattern quality and injury prevention strategies to improve overall athletic performance while decreasing risk for injuries.
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Programmed and implemented of all training aspects for the following teams: Baseball (Pitchers), Rowing, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country, and all Track and Field events
- All training programs were designed with a focus on movement pattern quality and injury prevention strategies to improve overall athletic performance while decreasing risk for injuries.
Education
Masters of Exercise Science - Exercise Science
Concordia University of Chicago
05.2017
Bachelor of Science: Adult Fitness -
University of Tampa
05.2016
Skills
- Energy Systems Development
- Movement Assessment Technology
- Performance Testing Technology (Vald, Kinotech, Polar, Gymaware)
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Periodization Planning
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Documentation
Certification
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK - Level 1)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine, Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
- Functional Range Conditioning, Certified FRC Mobility Specialist (FRCms), Certified Functional Range Strength Coach (FRSC) Internal Strength
- Functional Movement Screen, FMS Level 1
- American Safety & Health Institution, Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
- BioForce, Certified Conditioning Coach (CCC)
Publications
- Pitch Clock, Aerobic Capacity and Recovery, Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society, November 2022
- Thoracic Spine Range of Motion and Rotational Power, Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society, November 2020
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Arizona Fall League Strength & Conditioning Coach
Surprise Saguaros
09.2024 - Current
Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach
Cincinnati Reds
12.2019 - Current
DSL Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
San Diego Padres
12.2018 - 10.2019
Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach
Arizona Diamondbacks
08.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Masters of Exercise Science - Exercise Science
Concordia University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science: Adult Fitness -
University of Tampa
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