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EAT the Fn Food! 🍌🎾 (With Special Guest Kristin Collins!)

Ladies, we might not always think of ourselves as athletes… but if you’re playing multiple matches a week, taking lessons, drilling, chasing down balls, AND juggling family and life, YOU ARE ASKING A LOT OF YOUR BODY! 👑

So why are we sometimes showing up to a match under-fueled, dehydrated, and running on coffee and vibes? 😂

This week on League Queens, we’re joined by special guest KC to talk about something every tennis-playing woman needs to hear: FUEL YOUR BODY LIKE THE ATHLETE YOU ARE!

Nutrition can feel confusing, especially when it comes to what we should eat, when we should eat it, and how much we actually need. We are GRILLING Kristin so you can stop guessing and start showing up to the court ready to compete.

🎾 Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Before, during & after your match: What should you actually eat to fuel your tennis?
• Hydration is NOT optional: Especially when you’re playing in the sun and heat! Learn how and when to hydrate properly and help your body keep going.
• CARBS ARE NOT THE ENEMY! 🚨 Seriously, ladies. Put down the food guilt and learn why your body and brain need fuel to compete.
• The ultimate tennis bag essentials: What are the THREE must-haves KC says every tennis player should carry?
• Fuel your body AND your brain: Because tennis is physical, but let’s be honest… the mental game can be just as exhausting!

📝 Grab your pen and paper, ladies. You’re going to want to take notes on this one!

Because we can’t expect our bodies to show up and win the match if we haven’t given them what they need to compete.

Let’s stop under-fueling, start fueling our tennis, and give our bodies the support they deserve! 🎾👑

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EAT the Fn Food! 🍌🎾 (With Special Guest Kristin Collins!)

Ladies, we might not always think of ourselves as athletes… but if you’re playing multiple matches a week, taking lessons, drilling, chasing down balls, AND juggling family and life, YOU ARE ASKING A LOT OF YOUR BODY! 👑

So why are we sometimes showing up to a match under-fueled, dehydrated, and running on coffee and vibes? 😂

This week on League Queens, we’re joined by special guest KC to talk about something every tennis-playing woman needs to hear: FUEL YOUR BODY LIKE THE ATHLETE YOU ARE!

Nutrition can feel confusing, especially when it comes to what we should eat, when we should eat it, and how much we actually need. We are GRILLING Kristin so you can stop guessing and start showing up to the court ready to compete.

🎾 Here’s what we’re serving up:

• Before, during & after your match: What should you actually eat to fuel your tennis?
• Hydration is NOT optional: Especially when you’re playing in the sun and heat! Learn how and when to hydrate properly and help your body keep going.
• CARBS ARE NOT THE ENEMY! 🚨 Seriously, ladies. Put down the food guilt and learn why your body and brain need fuel to compete.
• The ultimate tennis bag essentials: What are the THREE must-haves KC says every tennis player should carry?
• Fuel your body AND your brain: Because tennis is physical, but let’s be honest… the mental game can be just as exhausting!

📝 Grab your pen and paper, ladies. You’re going to want to take notes on this one!

Because we can’t expect our bodies to show up and win the match if we haven’t given them what they need to compete.

Let’s stop under-fueling, start fueling our tennis, and give our bodies the support they deserve! 🎾👑

The US Open. The pros. The crowds. The drama. The tennis.

The US Open is now old news.. - but what we can learn from it is not! 

So grab your coffee, pour yourself a little tennis tea, and come hang out with Kim and Jane as they take us from the US Open stands to the ladies league court.

Kim went to the US Open and is spilling the tea on what it’s really like to attend — including how to get tickets, what to know about the ticket scramble, whether resale is worth it, and why getting there early can make all the difference.

But this episode isn't just about getting through the US Open gates.

Jane brings her past experience as a professional player at the US Open to the conversation, giving us a behind-the-scenes personal perspective and how the US Open has changed since her days that effects the players today. 

And last and MOST importantly, 

What can us ladies league players actually steal from the pros? 👑

Because we're not suddenly going to start serving 120 mph or ripping winners from three feet behind the baseline. 😂 But there are plenty of things the pros do that we can absolutely bring to Court 4 on Tuesday night.

Kim and Jane dive into sportsmanship, mental toughness, emotional control, tactical decision-making, point construction, and what professional players can teach us about competing — whether you're playing for a Grand Slam trophy or just trying to win your line.

👑 What We're Talking About

• 🎟️ US Open ticket tips: How to get them, when to start, and what to know about resale
• 🏟️ Why getting there early can be worth it
• 🎾 Why the early rounds and qualifying matches might be the hidden gem of the US Open
• 👀 Jane's perspective from her past as a professional player at the US Open
• 💪 What pros do differently when the pressure gets BIG
• 🧠 Mental toughness lessons we can actually use in league tennis
• 🤝 The sportsmanship and respect we see from the pros
• 🎯 Tactical decision-making and playing the point instead of the moment
• 😤 How pros manage emotions when things aren't going their way
• 🎭 How the US Open has evolved into more than just a tennis tournament
• And most importantly… what can YOU take from watching the pros and bring to your next league match?

👑 The League Queens Takeaway

You don't have to play like a pro to learn from one.

Maybe it's how you respond after a bad point.
Maybe it's how you handle pressure.
Maybe it's how you communicate with your partner.
Maybe it's simply learning to compete without letting one bad game ruin the next three.

The pros may be playing on Arthur Ashe…

but we're all playing the same mental game. 🎾👑

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Doubles player who occasionally gets thrown into singles.
Or a seasoned singles player who knows there’s still room to level up.

Either way… this episode is for you. 👑🎾

Singles is NOT just doubles with one less person on the court. 😂 The court feels bigger (on your side) but SMALLER on the opponent side, the points feel longer, there’s nowhere to hide — and suddenly you’re responsible for covering ALL. OF. IT.

In this episode, Jane and Kim break down the biggest differences between singles and doubles and share strategies to help you feel more confident when you’re flying solo. They cover court positioning, shot selection, serve and return strategy, approaching the net, handling heavy topspin, and — perhaps most importantly — developing the marathon mindset you need to survive a long singles match.

If doubles is your primary game, Jane's strategies will help you translate what you already know into singles. And if you're a veteran singles player, there are plenty of tactical reminders and ideas to help you uplevel your game and start thinking more strategically.

Because when you're playing singles, there is no partner to save you.

It's you, your racquet, and A LOT of court. 😳

• Why singles is NOT just doubles without your partner
• How to think about court coverage and positioning
• The shots every singles player needs in their toolbox
• Why making your opponent move is everything
• Using crosscourt and down-the-line patterns to control points
• When to hit short, when to go deep, and when to attack
• Serve placement and return strategies that actually matter
• How to reset your position after every shot
• Approach shots and when it's worth coming to the net
• What to do when your opponent hits heavy topspin
• How to handle aggressive opponents and net players
• Developing the marathon mentality for long singles matches

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Ladies League Tennis-is known for drama. You come off the court angry- and say what was THEIR problem? Well this episode is going to CHALLENGE you to look inward. What if the drama was caused by YOU. No you didn’t cheat. You didn’t call bad line calls. BUT even still: 

Could YOU be contributing to the court drama without even realizing it? 👀

In this episode, Kim and Jane challenge every ladies league player to take an honest look at their own on-court behavior. We all want to win. But ask yourself- what type of match do YOU want, and what can you do to make that happen.  Because while we all complain about tennis drama, sometimes we don’t recognize what WE are doing to create it.

This episode on Tennis Etiquette will open your eyes to blurry lines that you are crossing that create a toxic vibe on the court. From sportsmanship and partner etiquette to handling disagreements, line calls, celebrations, and those awkward moments every league player has experienced, this episode is your guide to becoming the kind of competitor everyone wants to play with.  As usual- Jane has a few mic drop moments that you don’t want to miss if you want to up level your behavior on the court. 

If your goal this season is fewer conflicts, stronger partnerships, and more enjoyable matches, this conversation might be the most important one you listen to all year.

👑 What We're Talking About

• The everyday etiquette mistakes that quietly create court drama
• The difference between being competitive and being disrespectful
• Handling line calls and disagreements with confidence and class
• Partner etiquette that builds trust instead of frustration
• Why sportsmanship is still one of the greatest competitive advantages
• Taking ownership of the energy you bring every time you step on court
• Our challenge: Become the player everyone hopes is on the lineup

Because the best league players aren't remembered only for their wins...

They're remembered for how they made everyone else feel on the court.

Ready to take the League Queens Tennis Etiquette Challenge? 👑🎾

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Offense V Defense

Are you actually playing offense… or just running around reacting and hoping for the best? 😅

In this episode, Kim and Jane break down the difference between offensive and defensive tennis — and why knowing when to switch between the two can completely change your match. They talk court awareness, positioning, shot selection, and how to stop playing passive tennis when it’s time to take control.

From knowing when to come to net to recognizing when you need to defend, reset, or pressure your opponents, this episode is packed with practical strategy for league players who want to play smarter doubles. Kim and Jane also dig into the power of partner communication, court coverage, and proactive decision-making so you’re not just in the point… you’re actually controlling it.

If you’ve ever wondered why some players seem to own the court while others are just scrambling to survive, this episode will help you understand exactly what needs to shift.

👑 What We’re Talking About

• The real difference between offensive and defensive tennis
• How to tell when it’s time to attack vs. when it’s time to reset
• Why court awareness can instantly improve your doubles game
• When coming to the net helps… and when it gets you in trouble
• How proactive players control points instead of reacting to them
• Shot selection mistakes that put you on defense unnecessarily
• How better partner communication leads to better court coverage
• Why positioning matters just as much as your strokes
• Simple ways to feel more in control during points and matches

• • How to stop scrambling and start playing with purpose

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STOP Doing Stupid Shit Tennis with special Guest Coach Christophe

We have our FIRST EVER guest on League Queens — 

Kim and Jane welcome “Stop Doing Stupid Shit Tennis” Coach Christophe for a hilarious, brutally honest, and relatable conversation about the same mistakes ladies league players make over and over again on their tennis courts and in matches. From questionable shot choices to chaotic doubles decisions and the mental spirals - Jane and Christophe discuss and share the SAME ladies league habits and behaviors that they coach daily!

PLUS — we introduce our very first Tea Time ☕ segment, where listeners send in the outrageous, awkward, and unbelievable things happening on league courts everywhere. We may not like the bad behavior… but we are absolutely going to discuss it.

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STOP Doing Stupid Shit Tennis with special Guest Coach Christophe

We have our FIRST EVER guest on League Queens — 

Kim and Jane welcome “Stop Doing Stupid Shit Tennis” Coach Christophe for a hilarious, brutally honest, and relatable conversation about the same mistakes ladies league players make over and over again on their tennis courts and in matches. From questionable shot choices to chaotic doubles decisions and the mental spirals - Jane and Christophe discuss and share the SAME ladies league habits and behaviors that they coach daily!

PLUS — we introduce our very first Tea Time ☕ segment, where listeners send in the outrageous, awkward, and unbelievable things happening on league courts everywhere. We may not like the bad behavior… but we are absolutely going to discuss it.

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Myths Versus Truths: 

Ladies league tennis is FULL of advice. Some of it helpful… and some of it passed around like tennis folklore from a captain in 2009 😅

In this episode, Kim and Jane are busting some of the biggest myths in recreational doubles tennis — the ones that might actually be hurting your game without you even realizing it. From outdated court positioning advice to shot-selection habits that get players into trouble, they break down what’s actually true, what needs to go, and what smart doubles players do differently.

If you’ve ever heard things like “thats my ball- forehand always in the middle,” “stronger forehand plays the deuce side,” or “just keep the ball in play,” this episode may completely change the way you think about strategy. Equal parts funny, relatable, and wildly validating for every league player trying to figure out what actually works.

Because sometimes the thing keeping you stuck… is the tennis advice everyone keeps repeating 👀🎾

👑 Myths We’re Breaking Down

• The doubles advice recreational players hear all the time… but shouldn’t
• Why “safe tennis” isn’t always smart tennis
• Court positioning mistakes that leave huge holes open
• Shot-selection myths that create unnecessary pressure
• The truth about consistency vs. aggression
• Why some “rules” only apply at higher levels
• How smarter positioning can instantly improve your doubles game
• The difference between playing not to lose vs. playing to win
• Why fun tennis and strategic tennis can actually coexist
• How to stop overthinking and start playing more confidently

🎾 Keywords

Ladies league tennis, tennis myths, doubles strategy, recreational tennis, court positioning, shot selection, league doubles, tennis tips, tennis podcast, ladies doubles strategy, League Queens Podcast

If you’ve ever left a match thinking,
“Wait… have I been doing this wrong the whole time?”
…this episode is for you 😏👑

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Episode 11  Shitty Wonky Scrappy

You know the match. Nothing has pace. Nothing is predictable. Balls are floating, spinning, barely clearing the net… and even if you win- it doesn’t feel you won BIG enough?? 

Welcome to shitty, wonky, scrappy tennis — where rhythm goes to die and your beautiful game completely falls apart.

In this episode, Kim and Jane tackle one of the most frustrating (and common) challenges in ladies league tennis: playing against opponents who have very unconventional shots, and what feels like accidental winners. They break down why these matches feel so hard, how your mindset can spiral fast, and what you need to do to stay steady when everything feels off. From tactical adjustments to mental resets, this episode will help you stop overhitting, stay patient, and win ugly when you need to.

👑 What We’re Talking About

• Why “wonky” tennis throws off even strong players
• The frustration of playing opponents with no pace or rhythm
• How your mindset can unravel fast in these matches
• Why trying to “hit through it” usually backfires
• Adjusting your strategy when nothing feels normal
• The power of patience (even when you don’t want to be patient 😅)
• How to stay disciplined instead of spiraling
• Why practicing against lower-level or scrappy players actually helps
• Learning to win matches that don’t look pretty
• Controlling what you can control when the match feels chaotic

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