Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

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On today's episode we talk:

1:12 Transitioning to doubles

4:24 Volley fundamentals

6:36 Slam Finals

9:06 Going from grass to clay

11:02 New doubles partnership

15:57 Why he learns quickly

17:45 Learning from his younger brother

19:40 Difficulty of traveling

21:43 Watching video

23:22 Best advice for the 4.0 player

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1:15 What he learned from Ty Tucker

4:48 Handling the important points

6:20 NCAA doubles vs US Open doubles

12:03 Shifting momentum

16:48 Doubles "free agency"

21:27 How he allocated practice time

27:24 Strengths vs weaknesses

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We talk:

2:15 What he feared

5:47 Peaking your energy level

9:20 Managing energy throughout a match

13:00 Motivation

17:02 A big lie coaches tell

21:54 Embracing fear

31:11 Adrenaline to dopamine

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We talk:

1:12 Red clay vs green clay

2:34 Keeping your balance on clay

4:27 What makes the clay at Roland Garros special

5:53 The heat in Paris

8:05 Racket tension

12:04 Tactics in the heat

13:40 Covering the slice lob

18:22 Return variety

19:50 Playing in the big moments

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We talk:

1:32 Player Identity

6:39 When Players Are Confused With Their Identity

19:08 Using Video

21:55 Confidence Through Winning

33:18 Pecking Order

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We talk:

1:21 Acute vs. chronic injuries

4:15 Being consistent with your routines

7:12 Lower cross syndrome

11:40 Structural problems vs. functional problems

13:23 Improving how you sit

15:05 Hydration

19:27 Best food during a match

22:05 3 action steps you can take

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We talk:

2:30 Separating singles from doubles players

5:10 The importance of energy

7:09 What makes a great team

9:53 What a practice looks like

13:44 Analytics

17:11 How he anticipates

24:00 Big points and small spots

27:05 What he's learned over the last year

29:10 Volley tips

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We talk:

1:05 Taking away time from your opponents

3:03 Recognizing short balls earlier

4:30 Creating time without giving up court position

9:22 Keeping your level steady over a few months

11:50 Keeping players confident during a losing streak

15:31 Difference between pro and college athletes

19:30 Collegiate tennis pet peeves

23:39 Players looking to you for answers

29:37 Best advice for the 4.0 player

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We talk:

1:00 Her 2 hand forehand volley

2:40 How she calls play on her serves

7:37 What she thinks about when she's at the net

13:20 Her return strategy in a match

15:26 Most difficult thing about new partners

20:54 Getting into big events with ranking

23:11 What she's learned in the past year

26:34 Playing tiebreakers

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1:02 How he starts with a new player

6:39 Playing well for 7 consecutive matches

10:28 A high floor vs a high ceiling

20:12 Balancing improvement vs. outcome

27:23 Describing a "winner"

31:44 Best advice for ALL levels

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We talk:

:20 Balancing improvement vs. outcome

2:07 How do you improve for a match tactically?

5:22 How do you stay focuses to start the 2nd set?

7:23 I lose confidence when I miss serves

9:52 Managing expectations

11:23 The server's job on a poach

12:41 Improving your reaction time on a poach

14:28 How to deal with an aggressive net player?

16:19 My partner gets attacked at the net

17:22 Australian formation

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1:24 The Alcaraz serve change

8:42 Court speed strategies

12:53 Spizziri/Sinner situation

19:11 Movement of the best players

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We talk:

:51 What is "high performance"?

4:50 Laws, principles and preferences

11:33 Making sure you're getting SOLID information

15:18 Listening as an online tennis coach

18:25 The most important part of tennis

26:40 Mountains Within

31:18 What he's working on with his 3.5 ladies

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We talk:

:54 How he attacks an offseason

3:40 Brain based training

7:30 What he works on in the offseason

9:42 How he sets goals for 2026

11:47 How luck factors into the year

16:05 How he handles nerves

23:12 What impressed him about Siniakova

25:15 Volley technique thoughts

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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?

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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.

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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

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...

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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

Jessica Pegula joins us for the 79th episode of Baseline Intelligence. If you want to watch her interview on YouTube, click the link below...

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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

Ashley Neaves, aka The Tennis Mentor, joins the podcast to discusses five things you can do to improve your groundstrokes.

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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

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

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

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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

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

Indian Wells Doubles Camp

Dates: March 5th - March 7th

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Tennis: 9 hours of tennis over 3 days with 5 coaches for 16 players

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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

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

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

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