Yips and Giggles

Laughing and learning!

This week we chat with Ellie Schulson, a former D1 tennis player at Furman University who achieved a career-high doubles ranking of 34 in the country. Ellie gives a refreshing and realistic take on sport not only from a playing perspective, but also a coaching perspective due to her experience as the volunteer assistant at Furman and mentor of elite junior players. We discuss the pros and cons of...

We have such a fun episode this week with Josh Hublitz - a former Division I tennis player and investment banker who is now all in on content creation and entrepreneurship. We explore how Josh has taken his athletic identity and transferred it into all of his daily endeavors, and he also gives great advice for anyone looking into making content. In addition to all of that, he is also a practice pa...

Kate Sharabura joins us on the pod today to chat about her time playing Division 1 tennis at Georgia Tech before ultimately turning pro. Kate has a unique story as she started as a walk-on who rose through the rankings and became an All-American in doubles. She now competes predominantly on the ITF and UTR Pro circuits and has played 2 seasons with INTENNSE tennis. Listen in to hear us discuss how...

We have a fantastic guest this week - Sophie Chang! A WTA player with a career high ranking of No. 217 in singles and No. 59 in doubles. She has been inactive on the tour for the past year due to injury, but decided to test herself this summer by playing INTENNSE - a team-based, pro league which has completely changed viewership of tennis. We also get into how Sophie has turned to coaching during...

Welcome to Season 2 of Yips and Giggles! We are so excited to be back! If you are new here, you've chosen a great episode to start with because there is a lot going on in college sports right now! The NCAA has announced the 5-for-5 rule which changes eligibility and is not as clear cut as some may think. So, we do a deep dive into this new ruling that impacts athletes, coaches, and teams - but we...

The World Cup group stage delivered unforgettable fan moments in incredible host cities, shocking upsets, and lots of competitive games ending in draws. So, we wanted to break down the biggest stories on and off the pitch, from Canada's historic run and Cape Verde's Cinderella story to Roy Keane's WAG comments, and what it's really like following a team during the WC. Plus, why this tournament is...

For our final episode of this season, we are giving everyone a quick preview of the World Cup, and this episode is great for anyone who is a little unfamiliar with how the World Cup works! This World Cup is quite different than most because of the travel, weather, ticket prices, and overall structure of the tournament. So, we will be breaking down all of those topics along with a look into how tea...

In this episode, we explore the challenges athletes face when transitioning through and beyond competitive sport. From retirement and identity shifts to adjusting to university athletics, we discuss coping strategies, athletic identity, finding purpose outside of sport, and more. We also share the inspiration behind Peyton’s new program: Aligned Performance Coaching and how ACT-based psychological...

Guess who’s back?! Alex Fitzpatrick - now a PGA Tour player (which still feels surreal to say) - joins us again on the pod to talk about the whirlwind month he’s had. We chat about Alex winning the Zurich Classic alongside his brother, Matt, earning his PGA Tour card and an exemption through 2028, nearly winning again at the Truist Championship, and competing in his first PGA championship. It has...

This week, we get into youth sports and talent development environments - both very important and debated topics that can play a huge role in an individual’s route to success. This episode is especially valuable for parents who aren’t quite sure when, why, or how they should be introducing sports to their kids. We discuss talent transfer, early specialization vs diversification, and helpful attitu...

We're back with Part 2 of recruiting and college visits--because there are just too many good stories to tell. We chat about getting ghosted by schools, hosting recruits, and just overall mistakes we have seen people make during their visits. We also break down what programs might look for and the kinds of questions you should ask during your visits or conversations with coaches. (00:00) Intro (00...

We've got important updates this week from both collegiate and professional tennis. After that, we discuss the recruiting process--what goes on behind the scenes, how to choose the right program for you, and the difficulties international athletes face when coming to the US to compete. (00:00) Intro  (00:18) News this week: Arkansas tennis discontinued & Alcaraz out of French Open (04:15) Indi...

This week, we break down major NCAA news, including changes to prize money, agents, and what could be ahead for athlete eligibility. We also dive into confidence—what it is, what it isn’t, and our own experiences with low self-confidence. And don’t worry, we’ve always got you covered with practical tips, so we'll get into techniques which help build confidence, especially on the days when it feels...

In this episode, we're sharing real stories from our junior tennis days. The drama, the cheating, and the moments that really made you question everything. It was a chaotic time, but it taught us a lot! We also give tips to players and parents who are going through juniors now and how to handle situations that are thrown at them because we know just how crazy and intense it can get. Tune in and le...

This week, we sat down with Olivia Papakyrikos, LMHC—licensed therapist and mental performance coach—who works at the intersection of mental health and sport performance. She helps athletes and high-performing individuals navigate pressure by regulating emotions and building confidence to unlock their full potential. In this episode, we dive into powerful topics like resilience, habit formation, a...

We've got another bonus episode this week for those of you that are new here or accidentally missed a few of our episodes. We've wrapped episodes 5-9 into one quick listen featuring the funniest moments, helpful ideas...and it'll only take you 10 minutes! (00:00) Intro (00:18) Ep 5: Serves & Stereotypes (ft. Emma Hall) - Hannah Berner teaches Paige DeSorbo tennis etiquette on Giggly Squad (02:...

If you’re new here or accidentally missed a few of our episodes… no worries! This week, we’ve wrapped our first four episodes into one quick listen—featuring the funniest moments, helpful ideas...and yes, it's under 10 minutes. (00:00) Intro (00:19) Ep 1: Yips & Anxiety - focusing on the process (01:38) Ep 2: Student & Athlete - mental breakdowns at practice (02:22) Ep 3: Alex Fitzpatrick...

Sometimes it’s hard to get a group of individuals on the same page. So, this week, we get into what makes a good team culture: communication, role clarity, shared goals, and much more. We also uncover what successful coaches say and do to make their teams great. Specifically, we take a look at Emma Hayes, the current manager for the USWNT, who has been extremely successful in her career and embodi...

This episode is for athletes who are going through or have gone through injuries and setbacks during their careers. Not making a lineup, getting benched, or dealing with long-term (or even short-term) injuries can take a psychological toll, so we wanted to make an episode that centers around how to deal with these situations. We go through our own experiences with injuries and lineup changes, and...

Our guest this week is Lauren Walsh, a professional golfer now competing on the LPGA tour! Lauren represented Ireland in numerous international competitions prior to university. During her career at Wake Forest, she was an All-American, selected to the All-ACC team, and named Scholar Athlete of the Year in addition to winning an NCAA championship. Recently, she was awarded Women's Professional of...

What’s the fastest growing sport in the U.S.? That’s right — pickleball! Our guest, Kate Earnhardt, is a former D1 college tennis player who has transitioned into pickleball as a competitive outlet. She has since won the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in the Women’s Singles 5.0 category! She takes us through the rules, strategy, and environment of pickleball at the pro and amateur level. We al...

We’ve got lots of fun topics this week - tennis films, slang, stereotypes, and of course, the drama at the Australian Open. AND we get to hear from Emma Hall, a former pro player and now head coach, who worked on the set of Challengers and actually acted in the movie, too! Remember that opening racquet smash scene? Tune in for a super fun episode! (00:00) Intro (01:33) Episode overview (03:12) Soc...

Within sports, many people are asking: is there an inverse relationship between profit and player well-being? To help understand this question, we look at life on the road across different leagues and sports, unpack the NCAA conference realignment chaos, and so much more. We also offer some practical tips to help athletes and teams through stressful periods of their seasons. Tune in to learn about...

This week, we welcome our first guest, Alex Fitzpatrick, to Yips & Giggles! Alex currently competes on the DP World Tour and has had great success since turning pro in 2022, including a tie for 17th at The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. In this episode, we chat about his college days, filming for Netflix, the behind the scenes of professional golf, working with sport psychologists, a...