THROvacs

Season Recap, Resilience & What’s Next | THROvacs Podcast w/ Joe & Ashley KovacsJoe and Ashley Kovacs sit down for a real, unfiltered recap of the 2025 season—what went right, what stung, and how we’re turning adversity into fuel. From managing a lingering tricep issue and mid-season travel to the USA Championships curveball, Europe meets, and closing the year by lifting another Diamond Le...

In this episode, Joe and Ashley return to share the raw, honest side of life beyond the ring. They open up about the grief of losing a close friend, how it’s impacted training, family, and perspective. Plus, updates on Joe’s season, Prefontaine prep, new adventures with chickens, sourdough, and big plans for THROvacs camps and facilities. Subscribe, listen, and join us on this journey of growth, h...

THROvacs Podcast Ep. 10 – Behind the Scenes at the Prefontaine Classic + Warm-Up Throw Talk, Women’s Shot Put Evolution, & Ashley’s Surprise 10K RaceIn this jam-packed episode of the THROvacs Podcast, Joe and Ashley Kovacs break down their trip to the 50th Prefontaine Classic—arguably one of the best meets they’ve ever experienced. Joe reflects on his season-best throw of 22.48m, the energy of...

THROvacs Podcast Ep. 8 — The Art of Focus: Balancing Family, Training & Performance In this episode of the THROvacs Podcast, Joe and Ashley Kovacs wrap up their final days of training camp in Hawaii and dive deep into one of the most important topics for athletes, coaches, and families alike:  focus . They open up about how their focus has evolved over the years—moving from life at the Olympic...

Episode 6 – Training Environment | The THROvacs Podcast Hosted by Joe & Ashley Kovacs 🎙️ Where our passion for throwing and the Kovacs family collide. In this episode of the  THROvacs Podcast , 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. We dive deep into the power of your  trai...

🎙️  THROvacs Podcast Ep. 5 – PERSPECTIVE: How to Train, Peak, and Win When It Counts Hey everyone! Joe and Ashley Kovacs here with Episode 5 of the THROvacs Podcast – where our passion for throwing and the Kovacs family collide. This episode is all about  PERSPECTIVE  – how your mindset, training decisions, and long-term vision shape your success in throwing... and in life. We dive into questions...

THROvacs Podcast #4 | Finding Balance: Training, Family & Life Beyond the Ring 🎙️💪 Hey everyone!  Joe & Ashley Kovacs  here for  THROvacs Podcast #4  – where our  family life and passion for throwing collide ! This episode is all about  BALANCE  – how we juggle training, competing, coaching, parenting, and even our growing real estate portfolio. We break down what it  really  takes to suc...

The THROvacs Podcast: The Journey and Importance of Strength in ThrowingJoin Joe and Ashley Kovacs in the third episode of The THROvacs Podcast, where they dive deep into their journey with strength training and its crucial role in the throwing community. They discuss their personal experiences, starting from Joe’s initial struggles in high school weight rooms to his remarkable growth in strength....

THROvacs Podcast | Episode with Olympian Discus Thrower Joe Brown In this episode of the  THROvacs Podcast , we sit down with Olympian discus thrower  Joe Brown  to dive into the mindset, training, and experiences that have shaped his career. We discuss everything from technique breakdowns to the highs and lows of elite competition, along with the lessons he's learned along the way. Whether yo...

In the inaugural episode of the 'THROvacs Podcast,' Joe and Ashley Kovacs introduce their new venture, combining their family life with their passion for throwing. They share their personal journeys into the sport, highlighting influential moments and people that shaped their careers. Joe recounts his early years at Bethlehem Catholic High School and his inspirations, like Jeff Kosis and Casey Her...