Ep284: COACH DAVE ASTRAUSKAS
From throw BIG throw FAR PODCAST by Joe Frontier
February 6, 2026 · 1h 3m
About this episode
Coach Dave Astrauskas discusses his experience and insights in training throwers at the University of Wisconsin.
Coach Dave Astrauskas, University of Wisconsin, has spent the last 17 years as a Badger helping his throwers rewriting the the UW Top Ten men's and women's history books. Dave had NCAA Qualifiers in all 4 outdoor disciplines last year, Taylor Kesner won the NCAA Weight Throw Indoors and Jason Swarens won Shot Put Outdoors. Coach Astrauskas shares insights on training and technique, some of the coaches who have influenced his work and much more. Listen now. ThrowerX Online Resources for Throwers and Coaches who want to get better. Join Today. MFAthletic - Everything Track and Field VELAASA Throwing and Lifting Shoes use code: tbtf15 - 15% off PORTA CIRCLE Train Anywhere use code: TBTF - 10% off RODHE SPORT No Safe Throws use code: TBTF - 5% off WALSHOT TRAIN TO WIN ThrowsPro Equipment you need to throw FAR use code: TBTF…
People in this episode
Host: Joe Frontier
Guest: Dave Astrauskas
Topics covered
- throwing techniques
- athlete training
- NCAA qualifiers
- coaching insights
- sports education
Keywords
- throwing
- coaching
- NCAA
- athletics
- training techniques
Sponsors
ThrowerX, MFAthletic, VELAASA, PORTA CIRCLE, RODHE SPORT, WALSHOT, ThrowsPro
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Wisconsin
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