by THROvacs
The THROvacs Podcast dives deep into the world of throwing, training, and high-performance athletics. Hosted by Olympic medalists and elite coaches Joe and Ashley Kovacs, we bring you expert insights, athlete stories, and behind-the-scenes coaching strategies. Whether you’re a thrower, coach, or fan, join us as we break down technique, mindset, and the journey to greatness. Tune in and throw far with THROvacs!
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April 2, 2025
<p><strong>Episode 6 – Training Environment | The THROvacs Podcast</strong><br />Hosted by Joe & Ashley Kovacs<br />🎙️ Where our passion for throwing and the Kovacs family collide.</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>THROvacs Podcast</strong>, we’re coming to you from Hawaii, where we're kicking off an early-season training camp that’s become a game-changing tradition for our family and performance.</p><p>We dive deep into the power of your <strong>training environment</strong>—how the people, mindset, structure, and energy around you can shape your success. Joe shares stories from his early career, lessons from the Olympic Training Center, and how the right training partners helped him rise. Ashley brings the coach’s perspective, breaking down what builds (and breaks) team culture and discipline.</p><p>We also unpack:</p><ul><li><p>How to create purpose-built training spaces</p></li><li><p>Why structure and reverence elevate performance</p></li><li><p>What “finding a way” really looks like</p></li><li><p>The long list of people who helped get us here—and why it matters to say thanks</p></li></ul><p>Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just someone chasing excellence, this episode is packed with insight into what makes a champion beyond the medals.</p><p>👉 Drop a comment with your favorite takeaway, and don’t forget to subscribe if this episode hits home.</p><p>Mahalo for listening and see you in the next one!<br />#THROvacsPodcast #JoeKovacs #AshleyKovacs #TrainingEnvironment #ShotPut #TrackAndField #Throwers #FindingAWay #FamilyAndFocus</p><p><br /></p>
March 27, 2025
<p>🎙️ <strong>THROvacs Podcast Ep. 5 – PERSPECTIVE: How to Train, Peak, and Win When It Counts</strong></p><p>Hey everyone! Joe and Ashley Kovacs here with Episode 5 of the THROvacs Podcast – where our passion for throwing and the Kovacs family collide.</p><p>This episode is all about <strong>PERSPECTIVE</strong> – how your mindset, training decisions, and long-term vision shape your success in throwing... and in life.</p><p>We dive into questions from our community and cover topics like:</p><ul><li><p>Why Joe skips the indoor season (and how that decision has paid off)</p></li><li><p>Building a system that raises your minimums year after year</p></li><li><p>The difference between chasing PRs vs. consistency</p></li><li><p>What young throwers and college athletes should focus on for growth</p></li><li><p>Emotional burnout, expectation management, and how perspective evolves</p></li><li><p>Why not every video on the internet should change your technique</p></li></ul><p>Whether you're a high school athlete, a college coach, or someone chasing big goals, this one’s for you.</p><p>🔔 Make sure to <strong>LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE</strong> — we’re growing this community and dropping gear soon for our ThrowFam!</p><p>📩 Got questions or topics you want us to hit next? DM Ashley on IG or drop them in the comments.</p><p>Thanks for listening — let’s keep</p>
March 20, 2025
<p><strong>THROvacs Podcast #4 | Finding Balance: Training, Family & Life Beyond the Ring 🎙️💪</strong></p><p>Hey everyone! <strong>Joe & Ashley Kovacs</strong> here for <strong>THROvacs Podcast #4</strong> – where our <strong>family life and passion for throwing collide</strong>!</p><p>This episode is all about <strong>BALANCE</strong> – how we juggle training, competing, coaching, parenting, and even our growing real estate portfolio. We break down what it really takes to succeed at the highest level, the importance of mental fitness, and the reality of being a professional thrower in a sport with no safety net.</p><p>📌 <strong>Topics we cover:</strong><br />✅ <strong>Life Updates:</strong> Coaching Chinese athletes, traveling for meets, and attending the Arnold Classic<br />✅ <strong>Balancing Priorities:</strong> How we manage training, coaching, and raising twins (and yes, Joe changes diapers!)<br />✅ <strong>Pressure & Performance:</strong> Why competing at the highest level requires <strong>mental fitness, not just mental health</strong><br />✅ <strong>Lessons from the Pros:</strong> What we’ve learned from competing against the best in the world<br />✅ <strong>The “Squeeze” Factor:</strong> Why some athletes thrive under pressure while others crumble</p><p>We also share some behind-the-scenes stories from training, how we navigate the unpredictable world of pro track & field, and what’s next for <strong>THROvacs</strong>.</p><p>🔥 <strong>Like, comment, and subscribe!</strong> Let us know what topics you want to hear in future episodes!</p><p>#THROvacs #Podcast #Balance #ShotPut #TrackAndField #MentalFitness #Throwers #Olympics #JoeKovacs #AshleyKovacs</p>
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