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Best Of ThreeEp. 51: Jonathan Stokke Talks CoachingIn this conversation, Alvin Owusu and Torrey Hawkins are joined by Jonathan Stokke from the Baseline Intelligence podcast to discuss the intricacies of tennis coaching and the transition from college to professional tennisThey explore the importance of practice partners, the impact of college tennis on professional players, and the significance of mental strength in achieving success. Jonathan shares his journey from being a player to a coach, emphasizing the need for networking and the evolving landscape of college tennis. The discussion also touches on the fan experience and how it relates to player development, ultimately...2025-07-211h 33

The Tennis Files PodcastTFP 400: Simple Strategies to Win More Singles and Doubles Matches with Jonathan Stokke – From the 2022 archives [From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 400 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about simple strategies to win more singles and doubles matches.Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is a former Al...2025-03-2653 min

The Tennis Files PodcastTFP 399: Deliberate Practice and the Keys to Winning in College and Junior Tennis with Jonathan Stokke – From the 2022 archives [From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022]On Episode 399 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about deliberate practice and the keys to winning in college and junior tennis.Jonathan hosts the Baseline Intelligence Podcast and is a tennis coach in Charleston, South Carolina. He spent 14 years as both a student-athlete and coach with the Duke men’s tennis program. Jonathan helped Duke to two ACC Championship titles (2003, 2006) and was named the ACC Tournament MVP in 2006. He is...2025-03-1954 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeRajeev Ram: LOSE the right way to WIN more matches3-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=_M98dgOW9d5dVkCeWe talk:1:07 Offseason growth4:53 Making practices more competitive7:09 Adjusting to a new partner10:07 Handling a lefty serve15:59 One-handed return of serve21:54 First volley footwork27:32 Losing the right way31:21 Getting your body ready for competition35:49 Best advice for the 4.0 player 2025-01-2041 min

Member Feed: Doubles Only Podcast#1 Episode of 2024 (Rebroadcast): Jonathan Stokke on the 6 Most Common Errors Doubles Players MakeTo celebrate the new year, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of 2024. This was the top #1 episode from 2024... enjoy!For the strategy nerds... Jonathan Stokke joins the show for a second time as we discuss his Stokke Six. What are the Stokke Six? Simply put, they are errors to avoid that will dramatically improve your game. And I mean dramatically.Jonathan and I could talk strategy and tactics for days. He's one of my favorite coaches because of his ability to simplify the game and help players focus on the most effective things that...2025-01-091h 03

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast#1 Episode of 2024 (Rebroadcast): Jonathan Stokke on the 6 Most Common Errors Doubles Players MakeTo celebrate the new year, I'm re-releasing the three most popular episodes of 2024. This was the top #1 episode from 2024... enjoy!For the strategy nerds... Jonathan Stokke joins the show for a second time as we discuss his Stokke Six. What are the Stokke Six? Simply put, they are errors to avoid that will dramatically improve your game. And I mean dramatically.Jonathan and I could talk strategy and tactics for days. He's one of my favorite coaches because of his ability to simplify the game and help players focus on the most effective things that...2025-01-091h 03

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeJessica Pegula: Play better tiebreakers and "undercook" your practicesJessica 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_P9jHR7eWe talk:1:10 Her current health situation3:11 Load management5:59 Her mindset entering a tiebreaker11:38 Playing mental games to feel better about the current situation15:34 Risk vs. reward17:45 What she's learned from Mark Merklein21:30 What she's learned from Mark Knowles24:28 What she learned from the US Open 2025-01-0637 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeAshley Neaves: The Tennis Mentor discusses "The Five R's" and how they can improve your groundstrokesAshley 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-OJqWe talk:2:12 What skills should you start learning first?6:33 Anticipation vs. footwork9:35 Obsessing over technique11:13 The "Five R's"12:42 Ready16:50 Read22:03 React25:30 Respond30:11 Recovery 34:23 Basic singles tips38:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player 2024-12-2340 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeEddie Elliott: What wins and loses matches on the pro tourEddie 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 tour2:07 High percentage tennis5:32 What loses on the WTA tour9:12 Fixing strokes before a tournament15:58 Staying with a player for 6 seasons20:15 Baseline success on the pro tour23:25 What he looks for in a player27:02 Best coaching advice he's ever received 2024-12-0933 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeJustin Russ: Level up your fitness this offseasonCharleston Doubles Camp DetailsDates: March 30th - April 1st (sold out) April 2nd - April 4th (spots still available)Location: Snee Farm Country Club, Mount Pleasant SCTennis: 8-11 each mornings, 5 coaches for 16 playersPro event: Tickets to the afternoon sessions of the WTA 500 event and a premium gift bagGroup Dinner: Night 2 of the campPrice: $2850 or $2650 if you subscribe to the bonus episodes of the podcastIf you have questions or are interested in reserving your spot in the camp, email me...2024-11-2534 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeSteve Smith: 50 years of serving knowledgeSteve 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 serve7:53 Height of the toss14:11 Being patient when changing a stroke17:45 Second serve drills 2024-11-1223 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkePeter Freeman: How to beat a pusherIndian Wells Doubles CampDates: March 5th - March 7thLocation: Cathedral Canyon Tennis ClubPerks: Gift bags from Yonex, Vuori, and other sponsors. Two court side seats to the BNP 1000 night sessionsTennis: 9 hours of tennis over 3 days with 5 coaches for 16 playersPrice: $2850 OR $2650 for bonus episode subscribersEmail 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...2024-10-2834 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeBruce Lipka: Teaching technique to support your tacticsBruce 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 tactics7:26 Finding your optimal tactics17:13 Fighting resistance with players20:49 How you spell "pusher"27:00 How pros eliminate errors 2024-10-1534 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeNate Lammons: 2024 US Open semifinalist talks returns, reflex volleys and seeing the ball bigThe 20th ranked doubles player on the ATP tour and 2024 US Open semifinalist Nate Lammons joins the podcast.We talk:2:29 Late bloomer5:38 Learning from his college coaches7:31 Staying calm in big situations11:49 Underdog vs. favorite mentality13:33 Returning first serves18:15 Lobbing close net players20:28 Picking return targets22:46 Return grip24:44 Serving fundamentals27:27 Second serve toss29:58 String and racket preferences 2024-09-2334 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeDavid Roditi: Head Coach of the National Champion TCU Horned FrogsDavid 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 championship5:47 Talking less as a coach6:51 Why this particular team was able to win it all9:04 Preparing for a big match12:15 How his program develops professional players17:40 What separates players...2024-09-0927 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeRick Macci: US Open preview and what you can learn from the top playersRick 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 Mind 2024-08-2631 min

Chalk & TalkIdentifying and educating advanced students with Jonathan Plucker (Ep 32)Math professor Anna Stokke speaks with Dr. Jonathan Plucker, a professor and director of the Education Policy Program at Johns Hopkins University, about advanced education, acceleration and academic streaming. Jonathan discusses the flaws in traditional methods of identifying advanced students and advocates for universal screening to ensure equitable access to advanced programs. They cover various interventions, including acceleration, and discuss the drawbacks of de-streaming or anti-acceleration policies. They also discuss equity concerns. They talk about flexible ability grouping, the need to challenge stereotypes about advanced students, and more. Jonathan emphasizes that education should meet the needs of e...2024-08-231h 03

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeWill Boucek: Scouting for Team USA at the OlympicsToday'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/2024-08-1225 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeBonus Episode Sneak Peek: David Roditi on dealing with aggressive net players in doublesOn 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 2024-07-2909 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeThe top 4 things I learned from Wimbledon 2024On 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 2024-07-1506 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeSam Querrey: Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon and great tips for a faster serveSam 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 player4:31 Committing to a grip change5:46 How he worked on his serve12:01 How returners could mess with his serve14:10 Beating Murray at Wimbledon18:01 Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon22:25 Wimbledon grass24:24...2024-07-0136 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeDavid Starbuck Smith: Ageless Painless TennisDavid 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 weaker5:32 How active is active enough?9:45 Developing good posture12:45 What is core strength?17:48 Elbow pain20:40 Clay vs hard court for injury prevention22:55 Where to look for increased performance27:27 How long should you warmup for?28:42 Secret to maintaining your level as you get older29:32...2024-06-1733 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeMarc Lucero: Behind the scenes at the French OpenMarc 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 2024-06-0313 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeGigi Fernandez: Hall of Fame worthy doubles tipsGigi 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 matches4:53 Focusing on yourself6:15 Detaching from the outcome7:59 Understanding the game of doubles11:35 Common mistakes net players make15:37 The holy grail of doubles formations21:56 Returning down the line early24:15 Adjusting to a faster pace24:52 Biggest myth...2024-05-2033 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeEmma Doyle: What makes a great coachEmma 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/2024-05-0635 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeJeff Greenwald: Handling nerves and learning to relax in your matchesJeff 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...2024-04-2234 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeScott Fawcett: Using math and logic to make better strategic decisionsScott 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 statistics10:47 Managing expectations15:24 Solving problems 26:45 Four pennies drill29:12 Shot patterns41:02 Optimal strategy 2024-04-0843 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeMichael Joyce: Adapting to different conditions and the importance of depth on your rally ballWe talk:1:33 Analyzing Krueger vs. Badosa6:04 Adapting to different court conditions14:32 Why depth is important for your rally ball18:45 Maria Sharapova at the French Open24:04 When you should change directions and go down the line30:54 Taking your practice game to the match court34:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player 2024-03-2538 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeGaby Dabrowski: Closing the net to win more doubles matchesGaby 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 doubles2:42 Returning a faster serve4:10 Where to stand on a kick serve5:00 Lobbing6:24 Return targets8:08 Players with weaker backhand volleys10:12 Getting comfortable at the net13:53 When to close the net 2024-03-1134 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeDan Kiernan: Paying your daily bill and insights from the 2023 US Open doubles championsDan 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 team6:40 Learn how to communicate as a doubles partner9:55 Creating stress for your opponents14:07 What to do when you don't serve well16:33 The extended warmup19:33 Technique vs. tactics23:08 The daily bill26:03 Most transformational podcast idea31:29...2024-02-2636 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeJay Berger: Playing with intensity and accountabilityJay 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 intensity6:36 Pillars of his success9:48 Hitting without a coach11:45 Watch more tennis16:01 Learning from Jose Higueras18:34 Developing good habits on the court23:35...2024-02-1234 min

Aubone Tennis Online CoachingSpecial Episode: Jonathan Stokke from Baseline IntelligenceWe have another special guest episode with Jonathan Stokke (full bio below) from the Baseline Intelligence podcast. If you haven't listened to the Baseline Intelligence podcast, and you're a tennis coach, parent, or player, you need to! Stokke has an incredible wealth of knowledge, from his experience as a junior and collegiate player, playing in the US Open, coaching in college tennis, and now a private coach with an amazing podcast. He's interviewed many incredible people like Paul Annacone, Brad Stine, Jessica Pegula, Gil Reyes, Lindsay Davenport, and more, but this time it was his turn to speak. I...2024-02-0252 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeLouis Cayer: Transforming yourself into a confident doubles playerLouis 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 transforming5:00 Louis' values and beliefs10:52 What the world number ones have in common13:24 Joe Salisbury's climb to ATP #117:38 Playing the net when you're on defense20:49 Winning on defense23:30 What...2024-01-2934 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeBonus Episode: Avoiding the second set letdown with Jessica Pegula and Alistair HighamOn 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 tennis5:39 Three ways to get off to quicker starts7:40 Jessica Pegula on getting off to quick starts and closing out matches12:50 Bathroom breaks16:40 Tactics your opponent might use to bring your energy down 2024-01-2220 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeJessica Pegula: Finding your optimal rally ballJessica 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 conditions2:22 Playing downwind5:23 Beating four straight top 10 players6:39 Describing her rally ball9:25 How fast she tries to hit her average rally ball12:25 Finding your rally ball14:58 Swing thoughts on her backhand 16:51 Backhands down the line18:58 How...2024-01-0831 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan StokkeSeason 2 Technical Recap: The best technical advice from 2023We 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 change2:53 Andy Fitzell on hitting pure topspin4:29 Steve Johnson on his forehand5:52 Shelby Rogers on her backhand6:58 Brad Stine on the backhand slice9:03 Joel Myers on serve 2023-12-2712 min

Member Feed: Doubles Only PodcastJonathan Stokke Interview: How to Fix Your Toss, Read the Serve, & Volley TipsJonathan Stokke is a former tennis player at Duke where he was an All-American in doubles. He played in the US Open twice and coached at Duke for several years after playing. He now resides in South Carolina where he coaches junior players and adults.I wanted to have Jonathan on the podcast because of a lesson I saw him give at Tennis Con 7. He's one of those great coaches who is crystal clear with his instruction and makes his lessons actionable for those who watch. His Instagram account has over 87,000 followers and for good reason.2023-12-201h 12

Doubles Only Tennis PodcastJonathan Stokke Interview: How to Fix Your Toss, Read the Serve, & Volley TipsJonathan Stokke is a former tennis player at Duke where he was an All-American in doubles. He played in the US Open twice and coached at Duke for several years after playing. He now resides in South Carolina where he coaches junior players and adults.I wanted to have Jonathan on the podcast because of a lesson I saw him give at Tennis Con 7. He's one of those great coaches who is crystal clear with his instruction and makes his lessons actionable for those who watch. His Instagram account has over 87,000 followers and for good reason.2023-12-201h 12