Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke
Jonathan Stokke
Baseline Intelligence is a podcast dedicated to providing a broad array of insights and perspectives for both highly competitive and recreational tennis players. In addition to comprehensive discussions related to proper technique, helpful practice, training and strategy recommendations, this podcast explores the dimensions of important mental training, and the application and interpretation of meaningful tennis analytics. Just as important, this podcast aims to be a fun, entertaining and informative listen that includes candid interviews with top ATP and WTA players, up-and-coming tour players, top NCAA men’s and women’s tennis coaches, and other leading voices in the world of tennis.
Episodes
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Aug 26, 2024 • 32min
Rick Macci: US Open preview and what you can learn from the top players
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 great3:46 How you can handle pressure more efficiently6:20 Alcaraz movement11:28 Fundamentals of the Sinner groundstrokes14:16 Why Iga isn't as dominant on hard courts17:07 What he looks for when he's watching a slam20:45 Billion Dollar Mind23:12 Getting out of negative thinking loopsYou can find more from Rick herehttps://rickmacci.com/
Aug 12, 2024 • 26min
Will Boucek: Scouting for Team USA at the Olympics
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 USA4:42 Do players get surprised by the data6:55 Understanding win percentages10:52 How variables affect scouting14:27 Scouting Carlos Alcaraz16:12 Scouting Nadal18:16 Scouting opponents on-site21:09 Improving your reflex volleysClick here for more great information from Willhttps://www.thetennistribe.com/
Jul 29, 2024 • 10min
Bonus Episode Sneak Peek: David Roditi on dealing with aggressive net players in doubles
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 Farmer4:14 Should you respect when someone goes down the line5:26 My All-American story
Jul 15, 2024 • 7min
The top 4 things I learned from Wimbledon 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 systemTwo: Matches are not won with winnersThree: Hard work pays offFour: Attitude before performance
14 snips
Jul 1, 2024 • 37min
Sam Querrey: Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon and great tips for a faster serve
Sam Querrey, American ex‑pro known for a lethal serve and Wimbledon runs, shares his journey from junior tweaks to a career top‑11. He breaks down serve rhythm, toss and placement, second‑serve aggression, tactics versus deep returners, and how grass amplified his game. Quick, practical tennis talk with match stories and tips for improvement.
Jun 17, 2024 • 33min
David Starbuck Smith: Ageless Painless Tennis
David Starbuck Smith, author of 'Ageless Painless Tennis' and health specialist, shares insights on staying active as you age, developing good posture, importance of core strength, preventing elbow pain, benefits of clay courts, performance enhancement tips, and the impact of sleep on health in a lively discussion.
Jun 3, 2024 • 14min
Marc Lucero: Behind the scenes at the French Open
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 slam2:44 Cramming for the exam5:47 The differences in the red clay9:02 Moving on slick surfaces
55 snips
May 20, 2024 • 33min
Gigi Fernandez: Hall of Fame worthy doubles tips
Tennis legend Gigi Fernandez shares doubles tips: focusing on oneself, formations, returns down the line, adjusting to pace, and dispelling myths. She discusses common mistakes, toughest opponents, and advice for 4.0 players.
May 6, 2024 • 35min
Emma Doyle: What makes a great coach
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 coach9:19 Empowering your player to make decisions13:46 What makes a great question17:28 Five gaming principles21:25 Being a good listener28:50 Why the coach/player relationship matters33:22 Best advice for the 4.0 playerYou can find Emma at her websitehttps://www.emmadoyle.com.au/
Apr 22, 2024 • 35min
Jeff Greenwald: Handling nerves and learning to relax in your matches
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 nervous5:57 Framing "not missing" in a positive way7:05 Step 1 to handling nerves8:59 How expectations affect nerves15:50 The stats he wished he knew when he was a player18:34 Permission slips20:33 Taking your practice game to the match court29:10 Building confidence30:36 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_linkYou can also email me directly with any questions you have about the NYC doubles camp at jonathan@stokketennis.com
