Episodes

5d ago

For 10% off your new ADV backpack, click the link below https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis On today's episode we talk: 1:13 How Rajeev chooses serve formations 8:05 How Rajeev chooses his serve targets 14:13 When he changes strategy in a match 16:33 Improving your situational awareness 18:35 How he calls poaches 21:25 Where he starts in regular formation 25:30 What he looks for in a partner 30:22 How bossy was I as a doubles partner?

Dec 1

To learn more about my upcoming doubles camps in Indian Wells and Charleston, visit: https://stokketenniscoaching.com/ To get 10% off your next ADV order, click here: https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis

Nov 17

To learn more about my doubles camps, visit my website here: https://stokketenniscoaching.com/ To get 10% off your ADV backpack, click here: https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis On today's episode we learn strength and conditioning tips from Dom King, an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. He's an ITPA Master Tennis Performance Specialist, Racquetfit certified, and an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.

Nov 3

For more information about my doubles camps, click here https://stokketenniscoaching.com/ To join my newsletter for monthly tips and a chance at a new ADV backpack, click here https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/ For 10% off your ADV backpack, click here https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis On today's episode, we talk: 1:42 The unique challenges of tennis 10:55 Accurately identifying "what is" 13:13 Emphasis on outcome 23:40 Staying in the present on the court 33:26 How "off court" affects "on court" 37:35 Building resiliency

Oct 20

For 10% off your next ADV backpack, click here https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis For more information on the ADV Flex Backpack, click here https://advpro.short.gy/baseline-flex On Today's Episode We talk: 1:00 Understand where you're at before you start an improvement plan 3:07 Why players overcomplicate things 6:15 Simple fundamentals every player can use 11:30 Where she ranks technique in a player's game 14:30 Difference between European and American teaching 22:27 Easier to do something, or not do something 28:50 Consistency on the pro tour

Sep 29

If you want more information on my Indian Wells Doubles Camps, click here https://stokketenniscoaching.com/ For more information on the new flex backpack from ADV, click here https://www.advtennis.pro/products/flex-backpack?variant=50663601799485&utm_source=baselineintelligence&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=flex_launch&utm_content=jonathan_stokke We talk: 3:00 Stacking pressure on your opponents 5:03 Opening the match 10:35 Sensing nerves across the net 12:06 The 2nd phase of a match 18:12 Novak in a breaker 21:50 Phases 3 of a match 27:17 Protector vs gunslinger 31:40 Closing the first set 36:36 Starting the second set 43:53 The "poor me" opponent 45:47 Closing out the match 47:57 10 point tiebreakers

Sep 15

Thanks to ADV for sponsoring the podcast. If you want the best tennis backpack/racket bag on the market, click here for 10% off. https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis On today's episode we're joined by Karue Sell. He was a standout player at UCLA, cracked the top 300 in the world on the ATP Tour, and then became a coach and a YouTube sensation (170K subscribers). After several years away from the tour, he's "turned pro at 30" and is on the cusp of making the grand slams in his return. On today's episode we discuss what he learned from stepping away from the game, how he works on the first 4 shots, his baseline principles, and why he thinks clarity is the most important part of his game.

Sep 1

To win a free ADV backpack, receive monthly tennis tips, and have early access to my Indian Wells and Charleston Camps, sign up for my newsletter below: https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/ For 10% of ADV backpacks, click the link below: https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis

Aug 18

To register for my newsletter and a chance at the FREE ADV Backpack, sign up here https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/ For 10% off ADV Racket Bags, click here https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis Jeff Greenwald, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in sports psychology, renowned for his book The Best Tennis of Your Life. A former number one world ranked player on the ITF Masters Tour and professional tennis player, Jeff brings unparalleled experience both as a competitor and elite mental coach. For over twenty-seven years, he has empowered thousands of adult and youth athletes worldwide, helping them develop the mental edge and elevate their performance. As the founder of Mental Edge & Fearless Tennis (established in 1997), Jeff continues to shape the next generation of champions while competing globally on the Masters Tour. He was inducted into the Northern California Hall of Fame in 2019. Visit him at mentaledgeforsports.com to learn more about the services he provides for athletes, parents, coaches, and corporate executives around the world. Buy Jeff's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Edge-Young-Athletes-Champions/dp/B0FJPTWXXR/ref=zg_bsnr_g_11370_d_sccl_7/000-0000000-0000000?psc=1 Audio Book: https://transactions.sendowl.com/orders/163188170/f13b225fa2f820281ab3e35dd7f0f95d/1 We Talk: 1:22 The trap of expectations 9:32 Worrying about what people think of your game 19:17 Character development vs. skill development 25:07 How gratitude can help your game 29:30 Getting back into the present

Aug 4

For a chance to win an ADV Backpack, sign up for my newsletter below https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/ For 10% off all ADV Gear, click on this link below! https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis Tommy Rounds joins the show to talk about how data and analytics cam improve your game On Today's Episode We Talk: 2:04 Statistical Analysis vs Strategic Analysis 9:10 Scouting yourself vs your opponents 13:24 Tactical inefficiencies on the WTA Tour 21:30 Optimal first serve strategy 31:12 The statistic that helps you hold serve 36:04 How to improve without statistics

Jul 21

To get MORE free tennis content and a chance to win a free ADV Backpack, click on the link below to sign up for my newsletter: https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/ On today’s episode, Joel Myers comes back to discuss critical ideas for your tennis game. We break down the key difference between strategy and tactics —and why knowing the distinction can instantly make you a smarter player. We also dive into how to make your rally ball more effective without swinging harder, and share our favorite tips for getting to the net with more confidence and success. Whether you're a doubles player looking to finish more points or a singles player wanting to apply pressure, this episode will help you play smarter and win more matches.

Jul 9

Thanks to ADV for sponsoring this podcast, as well as my doubles camps. Click here to check out all of the ADV Gear for 10% off https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis We talk: :43 defining quality shot selection 4:32 doing something once vs. ten times 9:00 the best volley you'll ever hit 11:40 baseline rally fundamentals 15:50 why do players disrespect height on a rally ball 22:39 how pressure affects shot selection

Jun 23

Click here for more information on my NYC Doubles Camp or to work with me 1 on 1 https://stokketenniscoaching.com/ And click here for 10% off those beautiful ADV bags https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis

Jun 9

To watch today's episode on YouTube, click here https://www.youtube.com/@StokkeTennis And to get 10% off your ADV backpack, click here! https://www.advtennis.pro/pages/adv-bags We talk: 1:44 What is brain-based training? 6:47 His essential vision drills 11:26 Benefits of vision training 15:48 Eye dominance myth 24:35 Improving reaction time 27:42 Proper spacing on groundstrokes 31:40 Pattern recognition 34:48 Learning how to play with non-dominant hand 44:07 Best coaching advice you've ever received To see more of Richard's content, visit his YouTube page and his website below... https://www.youtube.com/@TennisHacker https://www.tennishacker.net/

May 27

To learn more about my doubles camps or to work with me remotely, visit https://stokketenniscoaching.com/ And to get 10% off your ADV racket bag or backpack, click here: https://advpro.short.gy/stokketennis We talk: 3:01 What it feels like winning NCAAs 6:40 How they got players to relax in the finals 10:34 Training at Wake Forest 15:48 Doubles principles 19:58 Understanding the space on the doubles court 28:28 Building self-belief 30:52 Best coaching advice he's ever received 33:36 Best advice for the 4.0 player

May 12

Thanks to ADV for sponsoring the podcast and my adult doubles camps. Click here to look at their fantastic bags at a 10% discount... https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis On today's episode Lauren Davis, former WTA #26, joins the podcast to discuss her 15 year pro career. We talk: 1:01 How she developed her footwork 3:43 Where she stands behind the baseline 7:34 Backhand tips 10:51 Staying with her coach for 7 years 16:02 Her keys for serving as a shorter player 17:49 Her 2nd serve return strategy 20:00 Her pre-match routine 21:53 How she views the warmup 25:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Apr 28

If you're interested in attending my NYC Doubles Camp August 23rd and 24th, visit my website www.stokketenniscoaching.com for more information and to reserve your spot. On today's episode with Conor Casey, we talk: 4:14 Tennis culture and etiquette 10:24 How he starts with a new player 12:30 Best advice on the backhand slice 15:27 Big swings to big targets 21:45 Attack attack attack 24:30 The deconstruction of the game 31:56 Most common mistakes at his club 33:36 What he laughs at on the court 36:17 How to find the right coach for you 39:00 What do we disagree on? You can find Conor at... IG: https://www.instagram.com/tenniscoachconorcasey/?hl=en Substack: https://tenniscoachconorcasey.substack.com/

Apr 14

In this week's episode I share my backstory with Jessica Pegula, and 4 lessons I learned from watching her win the WTA Charleston 500 event. Click here to subscribe to my newsletter https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/

Mar 31

Jeff Greenwald comes back on the podcast to discuss how you can mange your energy state to win more tennis matches. We talk: 1:02 What is state management? 6:35 Mid-level arousal 12:37 Do people need to calm down or get more amped up? 18:07 Breathing in competition 26:30 Feeling comfortable competing 33:12 Internal awareness Find Jeff at www.fearlesstennis.com

Mar 17

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Mar 3

Michael Kosta joins us for the 83rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Michael is currently one of the hosts of The Daily Show and in today's episode we discuss his collegiate tennis career, how he got into comedy, and his best advice for the 4.0 player. Click here to order Lucky Loser https://www.harpercollins.com/products/lucky-loser-michael-kosta?variant=43245775061026 We talk: 2:32 Playing for Craig Tiley 6:05 Handling losing on the pro tour 14:03 What makes a great comedian 15:45 Funny stories from college coaching 20:55 What separates guys who make it on the tour vs. guys who don't 22:10 Climbing futures ladder vs. climbing the comedy ladder 25:30 What he's ranked in comedy 26:45 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Feb 17

On today's episode we have Swupnil Sahai, the CEO of SwingVision. I've been using the app for years, and if you'd like to get a free swing stick with your free trial subscription, click here https://swing.vision/r/jonstokke-apple We talk: 1:06 How SwingVision works 5:03 Reducing friction in setting up SwingVision 6:53 What features he enjoys the most 13:18 AI coach 17:00 Line calling

Feb 3

Ian Westerman from Essential Tennis joins the podcast. Ian's YouTube channel has over 300,000 subscribers, he has one of the top tennis podcasts, and has helped millions of players with his online content. Click here to watch the video on YouTube: We talk: 1:00 Why players go see Ian 2:30 Why players get stuck at the same level 11:49 Deeply ingrained habits 16:15 Working towards actual improvement 24:38 Ian's tennis passion 32:15 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Jan 20

3-time US Open Champion, 2-time Olympic Silver Medalist and former ATP World #1 Rajeev Ram joins the podcast. Click here to watch on YouTube... https://youtu.be/x9jIYxuPE6Y?si=_M98dgOW9d5dVkCe We talk: 1:07 Offseason growth 4:53 Making practices more competitive 7:09 Adjusting to a new partner 10:07 Handling a lefty serve 15:59 One-handed return of serve 21:54 First volley footwork 27:32 Losing the right way 31:21 Getting your body ready for competition 35:49 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Jan 6

Jessica Pegula joins us for the 79th episode of Baseline Intelligence. If you want to watch her interview on YouTube, click the link below... https://youtu.be/AxrDZnaVuXY?si=vixdalQ9_P9jHR7e We talk: 1:10 Her current health situation 3:11 Load management 5:59 Her mindset entering a tiebreaker 11:38 Playing mental games to feel better about the current situation 15:34 Risk vs. reward 17:45 What she's learned from Mark Merklein 21:30 What she's learned from Mark Knowles 24:28 What she learned from the US Open 26:23 What she does when her serve goes off in a match 31:30 Tinkering with her equipment

Dec 23, 2024

Ashley Neaves, aka The Tennis Mentor, joins the podcast to discusses five things you can do to improve your groundstrokes. Want to watch on YouTube? Click the link below... https://youtu.be/vHLfCZTgee0?si=oK4sG4qZE25q-OJq We talk: 2:12 What skills should you start learning first? 6:33 Anticipation vs. footwork 9:35 Obsessing over technique 11:13 The "Five R's" 12:42 Ready 16:50 Read 22:03 React 25:30 Respond 30:11 Recovery 34:23 Basic singles tips 38:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Dec 9, 2024

Eddie Elliott joins us for the 77th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Eddie has worked with top WTA pro Lauren Davis for the past 6 seasons. :50 What wins on the pro tour 2:07 High percentage tennis 5:32 What loses on the WTA tour 9:12 Fixing strokes before a tournament 15:58 Staying with a player for 6 seasons 20:15 Baseline success on the pro tour 23:25 What he looks for in a player 27:02 Best coaching advice he's ever received

Nov 25, 2024

Charleston Doubles Camp Details Dates: March 30th - April 1st (sold out) April 2nd - April 4th (spots still available) Location: Snee Farm Country Club, Mount Pleasant SC Tennis: 8-11 each mornings, 5 coaches for 16 players Pro event: Tickets to the afternoon sessions of the WTA 500 event and a premium gift bag Group Dinner: Night 2 of the camp Price: $2850 or $2650 if you subscribe to the bonus episodes of the podcast If you have questions or are interested in reserving your spot in the camp, email me at jonathan@stokketennis.com. Today's guest is Justin Russ. Justin is a strength and conditioning coach who has worked with ATP/WTA players, NCAA national champions, and adult players of all ages and levels. Find more from Justin and his staff at https://www.coachjustinruss.com/ We talk: 1:49 What should a warmup look like for an amateur adult player? 4:05 How does rolling out help your muscles? 5:32 Low back pain 7:22 Gaining strength in your posterior chain 9:03 What is athleticism? 10:30 Multisport exposure 15:53 Genetic influence on athleticism 17:30 "Sneaky" athleticism 20:12 IG fitness coaches 25:59 First steps for starting your S&C plan 28:55 What he wishes he knew 5 years ago

Nov 12, 2024

Steve Smith joins the podcast for the 75th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Steve has worked with players in over 40 states and 30 countries, and has helped 12 players go on to win NCAA National Championships. You can find Steve and all of his content at www.greatbasetennis.com. We talk: 1:07 Film your serve 7:53 Height of the toss 14:11 Being patient when changing a stroke 17:45 Second serve drills

Oct 28, 2024

Indian Wells Doubles Camp Dates: March 5th - March 7th Location: Cathedral Canyon Tennis Club Perks: Gift bags from Yonex, Vuori, and other sponsors. Two court side seats to the BNP 1000 night sessions Tennis: 9 hours of tennis over 3 days with 5 coaches for 16 players Price: $2850 OR $2650 for bonus episode subscribers Email me at jonathan@stokketennis.com for more information or to reserve your spot! Peter Freeman from Crunchtime Coaching joins the podcast. On today's episode we talk: 1:40 What's a pusher? 3:53 Why do pushers win? 7:15 What's a tweener? 9:35 How to beat a pusher 17:48 Becoming more self aware 21:46 Slice disrespect 24:15 Can you improve as a pusher? 27:12 Best advice he's receive from another coach 28:48 Frustration in the improvement process 31:29 TennisCon8

Oct 15, 2024

Bruce Lipka joins the podcast for this week's bonus episode. Bruce is a 3-time USPTA coach of the year, has worked with over 20 top 100 WTA/ATP pros, and is currently the head coach of the Penn State men's tennis team. We talk: 1:05 Teaching technique to support tactics 7:26 Finding your optimal tactics 17:13 Fighting resistance with players 20:49 How you spell "pusher" 27:00 How pros eliminate errors

Sep 23, 2024

The 20th ranked doubles player on the ATP tour and 2024 US Open semifinalist Nate Lammons joins the podcast. We talk: 2:29 Late bloomer 5:38 Learning from his college coaches 7:31 Staying calm in big situations 11:49 Underdog vs. favorite mentality 13:33 Returning first serves 18:15 Lobbing close net players 20:28 Picking return targets 22:46 Return grip 24:44 Serving fundamentals 27:27 Second serve toss 29:58 String and racket preferences

Sep 9, 2024

David Roditi joins the podcast to discuss winning the 2024 NCAA D1 Championship. Roditi is a 5-time Big 12 coach of the year, has finished in the top 10 of the ITA rankings ten times, has won two ITA National Indoor Championships, and most recently won the 2024 NCAA Championship. We talk: 2:14 What it's like to win the NCAA championship 5:47 Talking less as a coach 6:51 Why this particular team was able to win it all 9:04 Preparing for a big match 12:15 How his program develops professional players 17:40 What separates players mentally 20:25 How speed of shot impacts your level 25:08 Know what you do well

Aug 26, 2024

Rick Macci joins the podcast to preview this year's US Open. Rick is a 7-time USPTA national coach of the year and has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including the Williams sisters and Andy Roddick. We talk: 1:09 What makes Novak so great 3:46 How you can handle pressure more efficiently 6:20 Alcaraz movement 11:28 Fundamentals of the Sinner groundstrokes 14:16 Why Iga isn't as dominant on hard courts 17:07 What he looks for when he's watching a slam 20:45 Billion Dollar Mind 23:12 Getting out of negative thinking loops You can find more from Rick here https://rickmacci.com/

Aug 12, 2024

Today's guest is Will Boucek. Will is the host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast and recently was part of the team that scouted for Team USA at the Olympics. We talk: 1:13 Scouting for Team USA 4:42 Do players get surprised by the data 6:55 Understanding win percentages 10:52 How variables affect scouting 14:27 Scouting Carlos Alcaraz 16:12 Scouting Nadal 18:16 Scouting opponents on-site 21:09 Improving your reflex volleys Click here for more great information from Will https://www.thetennistribe.com/

Jul 29, 2024

On today's episode I share a sneak peak from the bonus doubles mailbag with 2024 NCAA Champion David Roditi. We talk: 1:14 Working with Phillip Farmer 4:14 Should you respect when someone goes down the line 5:26 My All-American story

Jul 15, 2024

On today's episode I share the top 4 things I learned from this year's Wimbledon. One: You're never out of a match with the scoring system Two: Matches are not won with winners Three: Hard work pays off Four: Attitude before performance

Jul 1, 2024

Sam Querrey joins us for the 67th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Sam reached a career high ranking of 11th in singles and 23rd in doubles on the ATP tour. He reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2017 and the quarterfinals of the US Open later that year. We talk: 1:34 Developing as a junior player 4:31 Committing to a grip change 5:46 How he worked on his serve 12:01 How returners could mess with his serve 14:10 Beating Murray at Wimbledon 18:01 Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon 22:25 Wimbledon grass 24:24 HIs thoughts on doubles 26:53 Best coaching advice he ever received 29:30 Playing big points in a match 31:23 What the average player doesn't know about pro tennis 32:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Jun 17, 2024

David Starbuck Smith joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. David wrote the popular book "Ageless Painless Tennis" and specializes in overall health and performance. We talk: 1:31 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker 5:32 How active is active enough? 9:45 Developing good posture 12:45 What is core strength? 17:48 Elbow pain 20:40 Clay vs hard court for injury prevention 22:55 Where to look for increased performance 27:27 How long should you warmup for? 28:42 Secret to maintaining your level as you get older 29:32 How sleep impacts your health 30:55 Best advice for the 4.0 player David's book link https://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Painless-Tennis-Limitations-Potential-ebook/dp/B081TNQF1T David's website https://davidstarbucksmith.com/

Jun 3, 2024

Marc Lucero joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Marc has coached several top players on both the ATP and WTA tours, including Shelby Rogers, Steve Johnson, and currently Amanda Anisimova. We talk: 0:52 the week before a grand slam 2:44 Cramming for the exam 5:47 The differences in the red clay 9:02 Moving on slick surfaces

May 20, 2024

Gigi Fernandez joins us for the 64th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gigi won 17 grand slam titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, was ranked #1 in the world and is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. We talk: 1:24 Playing her best tennis in big matches 4:53 Focusing on yourself 6:15 Detaching from the outcome 7:59 Understanding the game of doubles 11:35 Common mistakes net players make 15:37 The holy grail of doubles formations 21:56 Returning down the line early 24:15 Adjusting to a faster pace 24:52 Biggest myth in doubles 26:28 Her toughest doubles opponent 28:48 Playing opponents who play two back 29:30 Best advice for the 4.0 doubles player You can find information on Gigi and her camps at her website https://gigifernandeztennis.com/

May 6, 2024

Emma Doyle joins us for the 63rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Emma is a speaker, coach, trainer, and author of the book "What Makes a Great Coach". We talk: 1:51 What makes a great coach 9:19 Empowering your player to make decisions 13:46 What makes a great question 17:28 Five gaming principles 21:25 Being a good listener 28:50 Why the coach/player relationship matters 33:22 Best advice for the 4.0 player You can find Emma at her website https://www.emmadoyle.com.au/

Apr 22, 2024

Jeff Greenwald joins us for the 62nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jeff is one of the premiere sports psychologists and wrote the award winning book "The Best Tennis of Your Life". We talk: 2:16 Why people get nervous 5:57 Framing "not missing" in a positive way 7:05 Step 1 to handling nerves 8:59 How expectations affect nerves 15:50 The stats he wished he knew when he was a player 18:34 Permission slips 20:33 Taking your practice game to the match court 29:10 Building confidence 30:36 Best advice for the 4.0 player ** Click here if you're interested in my NYC doubles camp this August! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1iMPjmHuupuQhKSGkwEiP7hdXoqIgWMCXOn2aFE050t0wVg/viewform?usp=sf_link You can also email me directly with any questions you have about the NYC doubles camp at jonathan@stokketennis.com

Apr 8, 2024

Scott Fawcett is our guest for the 61st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Scott founded the golf analytics platform DECADE Golf, and has helped players win NCAA Championships and PGA Tour events. We talk: 1:35 Who is Scott Fawcett? 3:49 Tiger 5 statistics 10:47 Managing expectations 15:24 Solving problems 26:45 Four pennies drill 29:12 Shot patterns 41:02 Optimal strategy

Mar 25, 2024

We talk: 1:33 Analyzing Krueger vs. Badosa 6:04 Adapting to different court conditions 14:32 Why depth is important for your rally ball 18:45 Maria Sharapova at the French Open 24:04 When you should change directions and go down the line 30:54 Taking your practice game to the match court 34:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Mar 11, 2024

Gaby Dabrowski is our guest for the 59th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gaby is the 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion and has been ranked as high as 4th in the WTA rankings. She also won the 2017 French Open and the 2018 Australian Open in Mixed Doubles. We talk: 1:35 Mixed vs. women's doubles 2:42 Returning a faster serve 4:10 Where to stand on a kick serve 5:00 Lobbing 6:24 Return targets 8:08 Players with weaker backhand volleys 10:12 Getting comfortable at the net 13:53 When to close the net 16:08 The close-lag structure 17:20 How to hit a better overhead 18:54 Communicating with your partner 21:28 Don't be a dickhead 25:10 What she wishes she knew at the beginning of her career 27:27 Best coaching advice she's ever received 29:02 What amateurs don't know about pro doubles 31:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player Click here to subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=4RLwRvnRepGZZyXl

Feb 26, 2024

Dan Kiernan is our guest for the 58th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dan hosts the popular podcast "Control the Controllables" and currently works with the reigning US Open doubles champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. We talk: 2:15 Lightning in a bottle with a doubles team 6:40 Learn how to communicate as a doubles partner 9:55 Creating stress for your opponents 14:07 What to do when you don't serve well 16:33 The extended warmup 19:33 Technique vs. tactics 23:08 The daily bill 26:03 Most transformational podcast idea 31:29 Rules of the US Open champions 32:51 Advice for the 4.0 doubles player Click here to subscribe to bonus episodes https://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/support Click here to subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUgnTwHQ19DztP4C

Feb 12, 2024

Jay Berger joins us for the 57th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jay was ranked as high as 7th on the ATP tour and won 3 singles titles throughout his career. He was the head men's tennis coach at the University of Miami, was the head of men's tennis at the USTA Player Development, and currently coaches Reilly O'Pelka. We talk: 2:05 Playing with intensity 6:36 Pillars of his success 9:48 Hitting without a coach 11:45 Watch more tennis 16:01 Learning from Jose Higueras 18:34 Developing good habits on the court 23:35 Best drills to improve consistency from the baseline 26:22 Similarities between the 3.5 player and professionals 29:13 Timing your poach 31:46 Best advice for the 4.0 player Click here to subscribe to bonus episodes through captivate https://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/support Click here to subscribe to my Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUsbjorx61kb-S66

Jan 29, 2024

Louis Cayer is our guest for the 56th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Louis is the premiere doubles coach in all of tennis. He's a lead coach for the LTA and has helped several players to world #1 in the ATP doubles rankings including Jamie Murray, Neal Skupski and Joel Salisbury. We talk: 1:48 Informing, forming and transforming 5:00 Louis' values and beliefs 10:52 What the world number ones have in common 13:24 Joe Salisbury's climb to ATP #1 17:38 Playing the net when you're on defense 20:49 Winning on defense 23:30 What he's learned now that he didn't when he was younger 26:42 Working with players who resist coaching 29:21 Finding a good match with your doubles partner 31:33 Best advice for the 4.0 player **Visit the link below to subscribe to bonus episodes through captivate https://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/support

Jan 22, 2024

On our first bonus episode we discuss second set letdowns and what we can do to get off to quicker starts in the second set. We talk: 1:31 What is a second set let down? 2:51 The unique scoring system in tennis 5:39 Three ways to get off to quicker starts 7:40 Jessica Pegula on getting off to quick starts and closing out matches 12:50 Bathroom breaks 16:40 Tactics your opponent might use to bring your energy down

Jan 8, 2024

Jessica Pegula joins us for the beginning of the 2024 season of Baseline Intelligence. Jess had another incredible season, winning the Montreal WTA 1000 and the Korea Open, and finished top 5 in both singles and doubles on the WTA tour. We talk: 1:25 Playing in difficult conditions 2:22 Playing downwind 5:23 Beating four straight top 10 players 6:39 Describing her rally ball 9:25 How fast she tries to hit her average rally ball 12:25 Finding your rally ball 14:58 Swing thoughts on her backhand 16:51 Backhands down the line 18:58 How she aims her groundstrokes 20:20 How she improved her serve in 2023 22:24 2024 Goals 23:18 Staying calm on the court 24:05 Turning points in her career 26:44 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Dec 27, 2023

We had a lot of great technical tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites. 1:12 Andy Fitzell on the time it takes to change 2:53 Andy Fitzell on hitting pure topspin 4:29 Steve Johnson on his forehand 5:52 Shelby Rogers on her backhand 6:58 Brad Stine on the backhand slice 9:03 Joel Myers on serve

Dec 20, 2023

We had so many great doubles tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites. 1:01 Paul Annacone on communication 2:48 Kelly Jones on basics of doubles 5:14 Mark Gellard on returning against I formation 6:42 On hitting the ball at it's highest point 8:37 Kelly Jones on being active at the net 10:56 Jessica Pegula on getting closer to the net 12:44 Erin Routliffe on leaving her alley open

Dec 11, 2023

Rajeev Ram is our guest for the 52nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is the reigning 3-time US Open Doubles Champion, is currently ranked 6th in the world, and recently won the ATP Tour Finals with his partner Joe Salisbury. We talk: 1:28 ATP Tour Finals 3:25 Deferring the toss 6:02 Being effective at the net 8:10 Covering the net 9:42 Tips for reflex volleys 12:24 I formation 15:31 Calling poaches 19:18 Turning the season around 20:11 Increasing his energy on the court 22:48 Communicating with his partner 27:57 What he sees from 3.5 doubles players 30:35 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Nov 27, 2023

Dr. Jon Finn is our guest for the 51st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dr. Finn is the author of the best-selling book "The Habit Mechanic" and is the founder of the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy. We talk: 1:39 Why knowing doesn't lead to doing 4:54 The VUCA world 7:06 How to build positive habits 9:21 The nine factors that shape your behavior 18:16 Taking advice from other players 21:48 Triggers in a tennis match 25:18 Using court locations as a trigger 26:58 The best habit you can have as a tennis coach 29:11 How long it takes to form a new habit Here's a link to Dr. Finn's book "The Habit Mechanic" https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Mechanic-Fine-Tune-Brain-Supercharge/dp/1544528965 Here's a link to Dr. Fin's website https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/

Nov 13, 2023

Dustin Taylor is our guest for the 50th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dustin helped UVA win three consecutive NCAA championships as the associate head coach and is currently the head men's tennis coach at Oklahoma State University. We talk: 1:38 Hands, eyes, and feet 4:42 Ball dropping vs. ball rising 7:20 Solving every ball 10:13 Hitting the outside of the ball 13:08 Creating space 17:58 Heavy and through 22:45 Discipline leads to freedom 25:58 Trusting your good is good enough 29:47 Best coaching advice he's received 31:15 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Oct 30, 2023

Erin Routliffe is our guest for the 49th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Erin is ranked 12th in the WTA tour doubles rankings and partnered with Gaby Dabrowski to win this year's US Open. We talk: 1:23 Treating all matches the same 3:55 A losing record on the year 6:02 How she almost quit the game 11:27 Not covering her doubles alley 15:25 Net play when your partner returns 19:19 How to gel with a new partner 23:01 Poaching more often 25:49 Something people don't know about pros 28:04 Best coaching advice she's ever received

Oct 16, 2023

Mark Gellard is our guest for the 48th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark is currently the coach of WTA #23 Magda Linette. Magda has experienced one the best seasons of her career, having reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in singles and reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles. We talk: 1:29 A normal day on tour 3:36 Using video to scout an opponent 6:38 Reviewing matches with a player 8:33 Coaching in pro matches 11:04 Magda's win vs. Azarenka 13:10 Avoiding the second set letdown 16:57 Keeping players confident 21:40 Accidental winners 26:26 Baseline tactics of the pros 29:44 What separates the good from the great 31:28 Best coaching advice you've ever received 32:31 Best advice for the 4.0 player Click here to listen to Mark’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nFkd8bj7L5ky44qqzQqtK

Oct 2, 2023

Paul Annacone is our guest for the 47th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Paul has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Fritz. A former top 15 ATP singles player, you can see him weekly as a regular analyst on the Tennis Channel. We talk: 1:42 Why he rushed the net as a player 3:02 Mixing in serve and volley 5:30 Where to place your first volley 7:48 Height over the net 11:30 Doubles formations 15:15 Difference between hitting well and playing well 18:59 What he learned from Roger Federer 22:22 Evaluating and scouting opponents 26:50 Delayed effects of a successful tactic 31:38 Best coaching advice he's ever received 33:50 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Sep 18, 2023

Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about this year's US Open. We talk: 1:12 Coco's breakthrough 6:00 How to compete against a consistent player 8:07 The Medvedev serve 11:31 Ben Shelton's game 16:30 The Shelton serve 19:30 Closing the net in doubles 25:58 What you can learn from pro doubles

Sep 4, 2023

Franco Herrero is our guest for the 45th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Franco is one of the premier fitness coaches in the tennis industry. He's worked with Reilly O'Pelka, Monica Puig, Sofia Lenin, and Tommy Paul. We talk: 1:51 How he got started in strength and conditioning 4:10 Observing a player's movement 7:40 What makes Tommy so quick 10:07 Applying force 13:14 Training during tournaments 16:39 Recovering after a match 18:54 Ice baths 24:19 Body weight exercises 28:36 Changing directions 30:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Aug 21, 2023

Grant Chen is our guest for the 44th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Grant helped UCLA reach the elite 8 in five of his six seasons as an assistant/associate head coach and is currently the head coach at SMU. His teams have won back to back conference championships and he's earned AAC coach of the year honors two years in a row. We talk: 1:38 His cell phone contacts 2:52 An epic NCAA final 6:34 Using a tough loss to spark growth 8:28 Helping his players become pros 10:06 Building a support team around a player 15:07 Who's on your bus? 18:38 How to become a college player 24:27 Favorite doubles drill 29:16 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Aug 7, 2023

Shelby Rogers is our guest for the 43rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. She has career high rankings of 30th in singles and 40th in doubles on the WTA tour. She reached the quarterfinals of both the French and US Opens, and helped lead the US team to the 2017 Fed Cup title. We talk: 1:32 Her start in tennis 4:04 Skipping college for the pros 7:13 Building belief 9:54 Difficulties of being on the road 11:35 Preparing for different surfaces 13:44 Practicing at tournaments 18:00 Playing different opponents 20:35 How to play big points 23:56 Her rapping career 25:55 Backhand tips ** Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Jul 24, 2023

Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about the tactics, shots, and pressure points played by the best players in the world at this year's Wimbledon. We talk: 1:24 The greatness of Alcaraz 7:35 Chris Eubanks' magical run 10:09 A great volley tip 11:45 The women's championship 13:45 Hanging in there when you're down 14:49 Returning a lefty serve 17:26 Playing on a faster court 21:49 Accelerating on your forehand 22:49 Surprising patterns of play 26:55 Bad execution vs. a bad decision

Jul 12, 2023

** Today's episode was brought to you by Online Tennis Instruction. Please visit moreservepower.com to redeem your free, four week all-access pass. Steve Johnson is our guest for the 41st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Steve has been ranked as high as 21st in the world in singles and 39th in doubles, and won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics. He's also a four-time team NCAA champion and a two-time individual NCAA champion in singles. We talk: 3:06 Jumping a level in college 5:43 How improving his fitness helped his mentality 12:06 Learning how to lose 16:15 Performance over outcome 21:15 Using his forehand as a weapon 27:12 Making his opponent uncomfortable 31:14 The best coaching advice he's ever received 35:21 His advice for the 4.0 player

Jun 28, 2023

Brian Kalbas is our guest for the 40th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Brian is a 3-time ITA National Coach of the Year and his teams have won 15 conference titles, 7 ITA National Indoor Championships and this year's 2023 NCAA Team Championship. He's coached 27 All-Americans and has helped three doubles teams win the NCAA Doubles Championship. We talk: 3:16 Finally winning the NCAA Championship 8:31 How he helps his players relax 10:15 The character of his players 11:30 Keeping practice fun 14:23 What separates good from great 16:33 How to add a weapon to your game 19:51 Grandma's house 21:18 A normal team practice 23:16 When he decided to become a coach 29:08 SAP player 30:31 Doubles advice ** Today's episode was brought to you by Kyle Lacroix and SETS Consulting. To learn more please visit www.setsconsult.com or www.setsconsult.org. You can also DM Kyle directly on Instagram at @sets_consulting.

Jun 14, 2023

Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about the tactics, shots, and court positioning of the best players in the world at this year's French Open. We talk: 2:34 Novak's sustained success 5:22 Playing on pressure points 8:55 Kick serve as a first serve 13:20 Iga's movement and return game 14:10 Best advice for improving court position 16:00 Attacking second serve returns 18:34 Ad side to ad side pattern 19:58 Getting out of the ad court pattern 22:12 What to do when receiving a drop shot 25:23 Moving on clay 27:49 Wrong footing opponents 30:38 Watching tennis on tv 32:46 Playing in the wind 37:14 Best tactic for the 4.0 player on clay * Today's episode was brought to you by Kyle Lacroix and SETS Consulting. To learn more please visit www.setsconsult.com or www.setsconsult.org. You can also DM Kyle directly on Instagram at @sets_consulting.

Jun 7, 2023

Jermaine Jenkins is our guest for the 38th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jermaine was an All-American at Clemson University and went on to spend three years as the hitting partner for Venus Williams. He coached Naomi Osaka in 2019 and 2020 and now works as a lead national women's coach for the USTA. He also recently served as a vice captain on the USA BJK Cup team in their win over Austria. We talk: 1:46 His family's success on the tennis court 3:19 Starting tennis at age 14 4:25 How he got started with Venus 7:55 Learning from Venus 11:12 What he learned from David Witt 13:03 Coaching Naomi Osaka 16:04 Working with top junior players 20:03 Tournament training schedules 22:38 Calming yourself down when you're angry 25:02 Getting ready for big matches 28:00 Best coaching tip he's ever received 31:34 His best advice for the 4.0 player sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

May 24, 2023

Gil Reyes is our guest for the 37th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gil was the longtime strength and conditioning coach for Andre Agassi, and has spent time training several world number 1s including Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, Ash Barty, Simona Halep and Angie Kerber. We talk: 1:45 How he got started with Andre 6:58 Creating a program for Andre 8:47 Starting and stopping 13:57 Inspiration, information and application 18:34 His special equipment 23:16 Variable resistance 28:26 Using bands 30:54 Weak legs command, strong legs obey 35:24 How many workouts a week for an amateur 38:45 Common traits among champions **Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

May 10, 2023

Andy Fitzell is our guest for the 36th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Andy is a USPTA Elite professional who spent several years learning from and working alongside legendary tennis icon, Vic Braden. He is currently the coach for Kimberly Birrell, who is ranked 111 in the latest WTA rankings. We talk: 1:41 How he met Vic Braden 5:00 His favorite tennis myths 8:05 Wrist position on forehand contact 10:23 Fundamentals for pure topspin 13:35 The geometry of the court 16:08 Why players try so many angles 17:33 Angle of the racket face on the volley 19:07 The volley grip 21:55 Optimal height for a serve toss 25:20 Changing your technique 27:03 Myelin 30:20 Brain typing tennis players 35:18 Best advice for the 4.0 player Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Apr 26, 2023

Thomas Johansson is our guest for the 35th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Thomas was ranked 7th on the ATP tour and won 9 titles, including the 2002 Australian Open. He won a silver medal in doubles at the 2008 Olympic Games, and has gone on to coach David Goffin and Sorana Cirstea. We talk: 1:22 His start in tennis 5:41 Sustaining his success from juniors to the pros 8:35 Working towards the top 10 13:39 Knowing yourself as a player 15:41 Winning the 2002 Australian Open 19:02 Poor play leading up to the tournament 21:49 His game plan vs. Marat Safin 24:37 Transition to coaching 27:11 Deciding what to work on 32:00 His toughest opponent 35:18 What he looks for in a double partner 39:00 His best advice for the 4.0 player **Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Apr 12, 2023

Craig O'Shannessy is our guest for the 34th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Craig is the leading strategy analyst for the ATP Tour and spent three year as the data analyst for Novak Djokovic. He is the founder of braingametennis.com, an educational website with multiple courses for the avid tennis player. We talk: 1:31 Where mistakes are made 10:21 How to limit errors in position A 13:27 What type of error is "unforced" 17:53 What is considered a bad error 20:56 Thinking about your opponent 22:43 Forcing your opponent into more errors 27:26 What pros do exceptionally well 29:01 How to win more points on your second serve 34:18 Making your first serve on a big point 37:06 Simplifying analytics 39:07 Weirdest data anomaly 40:34 Best advice for the 4.0 player **sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Mar 29, 2023

Lindsay Davenport is our guest for the 33rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Lindsay won 55 WTA singles titles and 38 WTA doubles titles, including 3 singles grand slams and 3 doubles grand slams. She won an Olympic Gold Medal in 1996 and was ranked number 1 in the world in 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2005. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2014 and Tennis Magazine voted her as the 29th greatest tennis player of all time. We talk: 1:32 How she got into the game 4:30 Working with Robert Lansdorp 6:45 The X factor 8:53 Being accountable for your effort 9:55 Finding her style of play 12:18 How to hit a better return 16:10 Deep middle returns 17:47 The Williams sisters 19:54 Anxiety before matches 21:57 Dealing with different game styles 26:30 Connecting with players as a coach 28:48 What she wishes she could tell herself at age 18 30:50 Her greatest accomplishment 33:19 Approaching big points 35:31 Winning ugly matches 38:16 Advice for the 4.0 player **Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Mar 15, 2023

JY Aubone is our guest for the 32nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. JY was a 2-time All-American and ACC Player of the Year at Florida State University. As a professional he won 3 singles titles, 14 doubles titles and represented the US in the Pan-American Games. He worked with USTA Player Development and went on to travel with Reilly O'Pelka from 2018-2021. We talk: 1:30 Traveling with Reilly 3:23 Overcoming difficult times 5:10 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent 7:36 How to spot your opponent's weakness 10:54 Being mentally tough 13:03 Handling nerves 18:11 Figuring it out for yourself 22:34 The biggest mistake he sees in matches 25:48 Scouting Reilly's opponents 28:35 His best drill for consistency 29:56 What he learned from being on tour 30:58 His best advice for the 4.0 player You can find JY at https://www.aubonetennis.com **sound effects by https:www.zapsplat.com

Mar 1, 2023

Kelly Jones is our guest for the 31st episode of Baseline Intelligence. He won two NCAA doubles titles at Pepperdine University and went on to become world number 1 in doubles in 1992. He won 8 career ATP doubles titles, 2 ATP singles titles and has coached top pro players like James Blake, Mardy Fish, Sloane Stephens, Rajeev Ram, and his daughter Makenna, who also won an NCAA doubles title in 2021. We talk: 2:16 The foundation of his coaching philosophy 8:09 Volleying cross court more often 12:59 Technical fundamentals of the volley 16:47 Split stepping 20:21 Teaching first volley movement 22:31 The volley grip 25:33 The basics of doubles 29:26 Applying strengths and weaknesses 31:38 How to anticipate at the net 33:09 Watching more doubles 33:45 His best doubles tip 35:41 The biggest doubles mistakes he sees 36:30 Doubles advice for the 4.0 player **sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Feb 15, 2023

Allistair McCaw is our guest for the 30th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Allistair is the author of several books, including "Champion Minded" and "Winning Attitude and Mindset". He has worked with olympic gold medalists, grand slam champions, Fortune 500 companies, and several top Division I collegiate teams on developing a winning mindset and maximizing performance. We talk: 1:43 How the big 3 personify an elite mindset 4:57 Self discipline 7:45 Champion minded 9:30 Mental toughness 12:47 Caring, but "not caring" 16:40 Building confidence 18:53 Preparation 21:48 What separates good from great 24:46 How parents can help their kids with nerves 26:02 Visualization 28:27 How to start being champion minded Find Allistair at https://www.allistairmccaw.com/ ** sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Feb 1, 2023

Our friend Joel Myers comes back on the pod to talk about the tactics, shots, and movement patterns the best players in the world used during this year's Australian Open. We talk: 2:07 Why Novak dominates tiebreakers 6:35 How you can play better tiebreakers 8:07 How the pros play break points 10:55 Thinking in terms of two balls 12:38 How to flip pressure 14:56 Best serve + 1 patterns 16:05 Training your wide serve 19:04 The role of the forehand and the backhand 21:38 How the best players were using their backhands 25:30 Reading short balls **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jan 16, 2023

Brad Stine is our guest for the 28th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Brad is one of the most accomplished coaches on the ATP tour, having helped Jim Courier reach world number 1 while also winning 4 grand slams. He also spent time coaching Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson, Mardy Fish, Sebastien Grosjean, and currently works with ATP #35 Tommy Paul. We talk: 2:21 Coaching Jim Courier 5:34 Backhand slice fundamentals 9:30 How the slice helped Jim get to 1 in the world 12:54 Four situations to use your slice 16:56 Kevin Anderson's Wimbledon run 24:23 Questioning yourself as a coach 29:47 Footwork fundamentals 36:18 Best advice for the 4.0 player 37:07 Double reverse Sydneys **sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Jan 2, 2023

Jessica Pegula is our guest for the 27th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jessica reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open in 2022 and won her first WTA 1000 event in Guadalajara. She's currently ranked 6th in the world in singles and 3rd in the world in doubles with her partner Coco Gauff. We talk: 1:32 What it's like to be a two-time guest on the podcast 2:15 What her off-season looks like 5:53 Working on her heavy forehand 7:28 Getting worse before you get better 10:04 How she tries to hold serve 13:00 Going up against other top 10 players 18:05 One to one comparison 21:18 Reading her opponent's strategy 23:22 How David Witt has helped her 28:30 Our time together in Birmingham 31:07 Shots she hits in doubles that help her in singles 34:42 Getting close to the net in doubles 40:00 Her best return tips 41:45 What she's learned on tour this year 43:08 Best advice for the 4.0 player **sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Dec 26, 2022

This episode marks the end of season 1 of Baseline Intelligence. In this episode I'll share some of the clips I found the most insightful and entertaining from the first season of the podcast. 1:05 Craig O'Shannessy on the first four shots 4:58 Rick Macci's best ball striking tip 7:45 Tom Gullikson's 3 keys for Agassi at the olympics 10:37 Dr. Mark Kovacs on serve power 14:40 John Isner and his serve tips 16:42 Michael Joyce talks Sharapova beating Henin 19:02 Alistair Higham on momentum 21:12 Carlos Goffi's traffic light system 24:55 Dr. Larry Lauer talks staying in the present 26:56 Rajeev Ram on being a great performer **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Dec 12, 2022

Desirae Krawczyk is our guest for the 25th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Des has won four mixed doubles major championships and seven doubles titles on the WTA tour. She's currently ranked 16th in the world and reached a career high ranking of 10th in the world this past summer. We talk: 1:52 Reaching the top 10 milestone 2:42 Building self confidence 5:25 How she handles losing 6:39 Her post match process 8:28 Playing in pressure situations 9:37 What her preseason looks like 12:00 Off court training for doubles 13:18 What she needs to improve 16:00 What she looks for in a partner 21:46 Moving more at the net 22:55 Why the fake signal is overused 24:20 Where to return against an aggressive opponent 25:08 What she does when she's playing poorly 27:15 Advice for the 4.0 player **sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Nov 28, 2022

Joel Myers is our guest for the 24th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Joel was a 3x All-American for Point Loma Nazarene University and was the 2010 national player of the year. He is currently a USPTA elite professional teaching out of San Diego and his educational instagram page has well over 100,000 followers. We talk: 1:36 His tennis background 3:32 When he knew he wanted to be a coach 4:46 Coaching influences 7:08 How to know if you're getting good information 10:23 Learning discipline at an early age 14:14 Learning from pro tennis 15:32 Fundamental laws of topspin 19:01 Serving fundamentals 19:54 Where he likes his toss 22:59 Returning deep through the middle 29:54 Non-negotiable rules for practice 30:40 Best advice for the 3.0/4.0 player 31:49 Biggest pet peeve 32:42 Who would win a match between us **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Nov 14, 2022

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold is our guest for the 23rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin and was signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent. He scored the first touchdown ever in Allegiant Stadium and was the Raiders' nominee for the Walter Payton man of the year award in 2020. In his free time he helps athletes across the country improve their mental performance by utilizing goal setting, visualization and breathing exercises. We talk: 2:32 How he became a mental performance coach 4:53 How to perform consistently 6:54 Power of visualization 9:02 His week of preparation for an NFL game 11:45 How preparation calms nerves 16:11 Goal setting 19:49 Be your own best friend 20:45 Why people are afraid of lofty goals 22:45 Staying calm when emotions run high 26:01 Sticking to what works 28:20 Common sense coach https://alecingold.com/foundation **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Oct 31, 2022

David Roditi is our guest for the 22nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. David is the head coach for the TCU men's tennis team. Over his 12 years as head coach the Horned Frogs have won 4 Big 12 titles, made a final four, and won the 2022 ITA National Indoor Championship. Roditi was named the 2015 ITA National Coach of the Year and also served as the Mexican Davis Cup Captain. We talk: 1:40 A funny recruiting story 3:53 What he looks for in a recruit 6:08 Why players focus on their hitting instead of competing 9:52 The difficulties of recruiting 16:28 How to make your opponent play worse 20:32 Cam Norrie's indoor lesson 24:07 What made Cam special 27:48 Working on strengths vs. weaknesses 29:03 Underrated skill needed as a head coach 31:35 Best advice for the 3.5/4.0 player 36:03 Throwing his racket bag into a lake (and missing) **sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

Oct 17, 2022

Margie Zesinger is our guest for the 21st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Margie is the head of female tennis at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida and was the 2021 PTR member of the year. She has coached numerous players to ITF titles, grand slam championships, and NCAA championships. We talk: 1:55 Her role at IMG 2:33 Why IMG has male and female programs 4:15 Character traits she values 8:12 Teaching players to compete 10:51 The difference between boys and girls 15:55 Saying too little vs. saying too much 18:10 Why she became a coach 22:08 Why there are more male coaches 24:08 Bollettieri sets the standard 26:59 Advice she wished she knew earlier 29:19 Advice for the 3.5/4.0 player **sound effects by https:www.zapsplat.com

Sep 26, 2022

John Isner is our guest for the 20th episode of Baseline Intelligence. John has reached a career high rankings of 8 in the world in singles, and 14 in the world in doubles. He's won 24 ATP titles and has amassed 29 wins against top 10 ATP opponents. He has 5 career wins over "the big 3" and reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2018. We talk: 2:56 His first leap as a junior tennis player 4:25 A pivotal invasion call at Kalamazoo 6:48 Why he chose the college path 9:19 Learning to work hard at UGA 11:30 Our match at national indoors 15:32 Playing Federer at the US Open 19:10 The most challenging member of "the big 3" 23:12 Jumping into the top 10 in the world 25:16 Advice for playing tiebreakers 26:48 What his experience on tour has taught him 30:20 One coaching experience that helped him 33:34 The epic Wimbledon match 39:33 His best serve tips 42:00 Back to back fantasy football championships **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Sep 6, 2022

Kyle Lacroix is our guest for the 19th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Kyle is the Chief Education Officer of SETS Consulting, a coaching and educational service for elite coaches, competitive players and tennis institutions/federations. He is certified by the USPTA and PTR as well as the ITF. He has been a featured speaker at numerous industry conferences and has extensive on court work with ATP and WTA players, as well as top collegiate players. We talk: 3:25 His background in tennis 7:01 His time at Saddlebrook 10:45 What linked Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati and Justine Henin 12:44 Why he's the "king of failure" 15:43 Why people struggle with failure 17:34 Connecting with players 22:01 Coaching other coaches 23:49 Improving coaching professionalism 26:36 Coaching pet peeves 29:40 Player accountability 34:09 Why players lean towards the negative 38:14 Advice for the 3.5 player 41:32 "Kyle-isms" ** sound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com You can find Kyle and Specialized Educational Tennis Solutions (SETS Consulting) online at www.setsconsult.org.

Aug 8, 2022

Alistair Higham is our guest for the eighteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Formerly the head of coaching education for the LTA, Alistair is now a leading expert on momentum in sport. He advises professional tennis players, football teams, and coaches on matchplay and momentum. We talk: 2:11 What is momentum? 6:03 Creating momentum early in the match 9:23 Four performance factors 11:32 Creating momentum on your own 14:45 Limiting turning points against you 19:33 Awareness of turning points 22:57 Momentum between events 25:40 Using tactics to maintain momentum 29:16 Using tactics to stop negative momentum 34:04 The best pros who use momentum 37:58 Why we have a fantastic scoring system **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com For interactive, engaging online courses on matchplay and momentum visit www.coachingedgeuk.com. Mobile and tablet friendly, there are courses for players and coaches. For coaches, there is also an online resource call the "match pack", a step by step guide to deliver his content in your own coaching program. You can find Alistair on his social media channels or can contact him by email at coachingedgeuk@icloud.com.

Jul 25, 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj is our guest for the seventeenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Alison reached a career high of 18 in singles and 40 in doubles on the WTA tour. She's won three singles titles and reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon where she beat then world number 1 Ash Barty. We talk: 3:39 How she's maintained her level for over a decade 6:20 The danger or comparing yourself to your peers 8:37 Skipping college for the pro tour 11:11 Never doubting herself 13:58 Being yourself in new/challenging situations 18:26 Why she has success on grass 20:20 Differences between hard courts 21:50 How the surface affects her tactics 23:23 How the score affects her tactics 25:53 The 30 second tempo drill 28:15 Her love for Primanti Brothers sandwiches 29:03 Her favorite place to play 30:16 Her best advice to a junior player ** Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jul 11, 2022

Tom Gullikson is our guest for the sixteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Tom reached a career high of 34 in singles and got as high as 4 in the world in doubles on the ATP tour. He reached the doubles final of Wimbledon in 1983, and then went on to coach the US Olympic team, the US Davis Cup team, and was one of the founding coaches of the USTA Player development team. We talk: 1:28 How grass courts differ from hard courts 5:29 Timeless tactics at Wimbledon 7:11 How to hold serve more often 8:16 How to break serve more often 10:31 What we can learn from Nadal 14:49 Overcoming mental hurdles 22:38 What Dr. Jim Loehr taught him 25:04 Coaching the US Davis Cup team 30:13 His best doubles advice 31:10 His best singles advice ** Sounds effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jun 20, 2022

Dr. Larry Lauer is our guest for the fifteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Larry is the mental skills specialist for the USTA Player Development program. He was also an assistant coach for Michigan State and helped the team reach the NCAA tournament in 2013. We talk: 1:14 What is a mental skills coach? 3:07 Mental toughness 5:07 Resilience 10:30 Making your practices challenging 15:39 Handling match nerves 21:35 Seeing the big picture 24:26 Taking time to practice mental skills 29:59 Why people neglect working on their mindset 32:43 Taking practice skills to the match 35:19 Maintaining focus during a match 36:21 Handling cheaters 40:35 Differences between pros and amateurs **sound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com

Jun 6, 2022

Howard Joffe is our guest for the fourteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Howard is a former All-American for Pepperdine University and is currently the women's head coach for the University of Texas where they've won both the 2021 and the 2022 NCAA championships. We talk: 2:09 How he builds his team 4:52 What he looks for in a recruit 6:28 How a player reveals their passion for the game 11:34 When he starts recruiting junior players 15:15 The "false self" 17:18 What he focuses on with his players 21:05 Listening to his players 25:16 How his players stay relaxed under pressure 27:10 The difficult of defending a national championship 31:47 Most difficult aspect of being a head coach 33:18 His halftime speeches 35:14 His best advice to win more matches sound effects from https://zapsplat.com

May 23, 2022

In part 2 of our episode with Rick Macci we discuss... 1:08 How he comes up with his famous rhymes 4:35 The mind is either for you or against you 8:40 A common technical mistake he sees 13:55 His best tip for hitting a cleaner ball 18:15 The differences between college and pro tennis 22:08 The future of tennis Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

May 16, 2022

Rick Macci is our guest for the twelfth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rick is a 7-time USPTA national coach of the year and has coached Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Jennifer Capriati and Mary Pierce. He's also featured prominently in the Oscar winning movie "King Richard". We talk 1:30 Where he gets his energy and passion from 5:08 How he got started with the Williams sisters 14:21 What Richard did well as a tennis parent 19:31 How he coaches parents 21:00 What he learned from Venus 23:49 What he learned from Serena 26:14 Why competitive drive is so important Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

May 2, 2022

Michael Joyce is our guest for the eleventh episode of Baseline Intelligence. Michael achieved a career high singles ranking of 64 on the ATP tour and had wins over Patrick Rafter and Michael Chang. He's also been the lead coach for many of the best players in the world, including Maria Sharapova, Jessica Pegula, Victoria Azarenka, Johanna Konta and Genie Bouchard. We talk: 2:20 Being on the other end of an Agassi highlight 3:45 What he did well as a player 7:33 Technique vs. tactics 11:26 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent 15:00 How his dad helped Maria win the US Open 17:45 Lack of set play with juniors 26:28 Teaching players to handle pressure 30:42 Poker with Phil Jackson 32:47 Lessons learned from Maria 37:39 Biggest mistake as a coach 42:06 Pushback from pro players 44:00 Using white lies to motivate 46:56 Advice for the 3.5 player 51:10 Dismantling the LA Lakers sound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com

Apr 14, 2022

Kathy Rinaldi is our guest for the tenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Kathy achieved career high rankings of 7 in singles and 13 in doubles on the WTA tour. She currently works as the lead national coach for women's tennis at the USTA, and also captains the United States team for the Billie Jean King Cup. We talk: 1:45 Making the quarters of the French Open as a 14 year old 2:45 Using her playing experiences to help her as a coach 4:16 Putting the person first 6:18 The success of American women 8:25 Building chemistry for team USA 10:45 Coaching during the match 14:42 A big change in the Belarus final 16:22 Her thoughts on the match vs. Ukraine 18:10 Changes she'd like to see in the BJK format 19:20 Best tip for the 3.5 player 21:27 Using offensive lobs 23:45 Tips for hitting a clean ball **sounds effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Apr 4, 2022

Prakash Amritraj is our guest for the ninth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Prakash was ranked as high as 119 in the ATP rankings and represented India in Davis Cup on multiple occasions. He was also the MVP of the 2002 NCAA Championship for the University of Southern California, clinching the last 3 matches of the tournament. He's currently a host, commentator, and interviewer for tennis channel as well as a movie producer. We talk: 2:10 the junior tennis fraternity 4:00 what it was like to win an NCAA title 8:00 Davis Cup experiences 10:48 how he managed pressure 12:30 what he's learned from commentating 16:54 developing his on camera skills 20:55 his discipline and how he channels it 22:41 his "code" and how he uses it to improve 27:47 tips for the 3.5 player 30:57 why his shirt sleeves are so short 32:49 how I can help him with his calves **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Mar 21, 2022

Dr. Mark Kovacs is our guest for the eighth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark was the former director of the Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning departments of the USTA, is the CEO of the Kovacs Institute, and has spent the past two years as the senior director of Sports Science and Health for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also an All American and NCAA Division I champion in doubles for Auburn University. We talk: 1:45 how to get started with a fitness program 3:42 strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility 6:58 30 minutes a day, 7 days a week 9:15 what is overtraining? 12:03 when you should hydrate before a tournament 14:38 what you should eat the night before a match 17:07 what you can eat during a match 19:04 generating power on the serve 29:23 what's the root cause of most injuries 31:00 what part of the body you should focus on the most 33:00 on court vs off court training ratio 35:17 the MK drill **Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Mar 7, 2022

Peter Smith is our guest for the seventh episode of Baseline Intelligence. Peter coached Division I men's tennis for over 30 years, winning 5 NCAA championships, 2 National coach the year awards, and took four different schools into the top 25. He also spent time coaching top American professionals Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey. We talk: 3:25 Why his teams won so many NCAA championships 6:00 How the love of his players improved performance 8:37 Loving the big moments 10:00 The difference between good and great 12:00 Common "walls" players put up 17:05 His coaching philosophy 19:00 Coaching a college match 24:48 Top thing he looked for in a recruit 28:27 Top thing a 3.5 player can do to improve 29:51 How easy it was to coaching against me 32:10 A legendary coaching story ** Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Feb 21, 2022

Marc Lucero is our guest for the sixth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Marc spent time as the assistant coach at Princeton University, was a USTA national coach, and has coached several top professional players including Shelby Rogers, Genie Bouchard and Steve Johnson. He also has his own podcast "Check the Marc" and is a commentator for collegiate and professional tennis matches. We talk: 1:40 How he comes up with a game plan for his players 5:18 Why it takes time for a game plan to work 9:39 What a relationship between a pro player and their coach looks like 11:41 Differences between the men's and women's games 14:52 What tactics the pros use that you can add to your game 16:53 His coaching influences 20:53 His communication style 22:53 The most important skill to have as a coach 26:10 His biggest mistake as a coach and what he learned from it ** Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Feb 7, 2022

Carlos and Josh Goffi are our guests for the fifth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Carlos is the author of "Tournament Tough" and was the longtime coach of world number 1 and 7-time grand slam champion John McEnroe. His son, Josh, is currently the head men's tennis coach at the University of South Carolina where he helped coach Paul Jubb to the individual NCAA Singles title in 2019. We talk: 2:30 Carlos' first tennis lesson with John McEnroe 4:45 What you should be doing between points 6:30 Controlling your opponent 10:22 The traffic light analogy 14:45 The two phases of junior development 21:00 The role of the tennis parent 28:30 Kids who have parents as their coach 34:00 Not all points are worth the same **Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jan 31, 2022

Nick Saviano is our guest for the fourth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Nick is widely regarded as one of the world's preeminent tennis coaches with over 45 years of world class experience. He has helped helped train over 75 players who have gone on to professional careers on the WTA and ATP tours, including world number ones, olympic gold medalists and grand slam champions. We talk: 1:25 What he looks for in a player 6:12 The difference between nerves and fear 9:08 The ground rules for playing a tournament 15:30 Everybody has an on-court personality 19:05 Every practice shot should have a tactical objective 24:26 Core fundamentals for developing an elite serve 28:52 How much time a player should dedicate to practicing serve and return 31:11 What to do when you aren't playing well in a match **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jan 24, 2022

Craig O'Shannessy is our guest for the third episode of Baseline Intelligence. Craig is the leading strategy analyst for the ATP Tour and most recently spent three years as the strategy and data analyst for Novak Djokovic from 2017-2019. He is also the founder of braingametennis.com, an educational website with multiple courses for the avid tennis player. We talk: 3:32 - When he learned the value of using video for the first time 8:45 - Focusing on yourself vs. focusing on your opponent 13:45 - How he helped Rajeev Ram get back into the top 100 20:03 - What your strategy should be in the first four shots 23:48 - How often you should practice serve and return + 1 28:53 - The storm cloud analogy 30:24 - The leaking cup analogy 34:47 - The "center window" of the doubles court 37:50 - The future of tennis strategy 40:04 - What tactic makes him cringe the most 41:27 - The most important statistic in tennis 43:00 - What type of errors you want to make **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jan 17, 2022

Rajeev Ram is our guest for the second episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is ranked 4th in the ATP Doubles Rankings after a fantastic 2021 season where he (and partner Joe Salisbury) reached the Australian Open final, the semifinals of Wimbledon and won the US Open. We talk: 3:42 - How he maintains his emotional energy throughout a long season 5:04 - Managing 10 point tiebreakers 11:10 - What he and Joe need to work on to finish as the top ranked doubles team 12:40 - What it's like preparing for a grand slam final 16:00 - How the game of doubles is changing 21:30 - What makes a great doubles partner 27:20 - What it means to be a "performer" 31:45 - How to avoid burnout **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jan 9, 2022

18th ranked Jessica Pegula joins us for the first episode of Baseline Intelligence. She recently wrapped up a career year by reaching the quarterfinals of the 2021 Australian Open and jumping 44 spots in the WTA Rankings. We talk: 1:55 - What she credits her jump in the rankings to 7:25 - How 1% improvement makes all the difference 10:35 - What she counts as a bad error 14:45 - Her most basic tactic in a match 21:36 - What she did as a junior that helped her become a pro 23:56 - What she would do differently as a junior player 34:34 - Tells us about practice "tickles" 38:10 - Why she feeds her dogs so much before she goes on the road **Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Jan 3, 2022

Welcome to the Baseline Intelligence podcast! Each episode will feature a prominent player or coach who will share what they've learned throughout their careers. We'll discuss their strategies, techniques, mindsets, fitness plans, and anything else they consider when trying to be great at the game we all love. My hope is that each episode will help you learn something new and improve your game without even hitting a tennis ball.