Prim Siripipat speaks with her former tennis academy peer, former University of Illinois and professional tennis player, Michael Kosta, about his transition from sport to the world of comedy. As a correspondent for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Michael discusses the similarities between tennis and comedy, and why he gravitated toward showbiz. Despite his struggles in leaving sport, including repeated nightmares of a match he "choked," Michael explains how tennis became the opening act for his work as a standup comedian.

<p>Prim Siripipat speaks with her former tennis academy peer, former University of Illinois and professional tennis player, Michael Kosta, about his transition from sport to the world of comedy. As a correspondent for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Michael discusses the similarities between tennis and comedy, and why he gravitated toward showbiz. Despite his struggles in leaving sport, including repeated nightmares of a match he "choked," Michael explains how tennis became the opening act for his work as a standup comedian.</p>

Athletes, especially at the elite level, spend their entire lives dedicated to sport. Change is never easy, especially when it means saying goodbye to the one thing they love most. Host Prim Siripipat explores what happens to an athlete as they embark on a new chapter in their lives - one that no longer involves sport.

The Next Chapter With Prim Siripipat

Athletes, especially at the elite level, spend their entire lives dedicated to sport. Change is never easy, especially when it means saying goodbye to the one thing they love most. Former Duke tennis player and award-winning TV/radio personality Prim Siripipat explores how athletes cope with various life transitions throughout their careers, including retirement. Using storytelling, psychology, and compassion, the Ph.D. counseling psychology student expands the conversation about sport as athletes and other performers share intimate details about their experiences as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.

<p>Athletes, especially at the elite level, spend their entire lives dedicated to sport. Change is never easy, especially when it means saying goodbye to the one thing they love most. Former Duke tennis player and award-winning TV/radio personality Prim Siripipat explores how athletes cope with various life transitions throughout their careers, including retirement. Using storytelling, psychology, and compassion, the Ph.D. counseling psychology student expands the conversation about sport as athletes and other performers share intimate details about their experiences as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.</p>

Michael Kosta

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