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Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Josh Goffi: Start Faster, Close Sets, Win MatchesIf you want more information on my Indian Wells Doubles Camps, click herehttps://stokketenniscoaching.com/For more information on the new flex backpack from ADV, click herehttps://www.advtennis.pro/products/flex-backpack?variant=50663601799485&utm_source=baselineintelligence&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=flex_launch&utm_content=jonathan_stokkeWe talk:3:00 Stacking pressure on your opponents5:03 Opening the match10:35 Sensing nerves across the net12:06 The 2nd phase of a match18:12 Novak in a breaker21:50 Phases 3 of a match

2025-09-2955 min

Chalk & Talk Mailbag: How to get started with evidence-based math instruction & tackle gaps with Jonathan Regino (Ep 55)In this episode, Anna Stokke hosts an informative mailbag edition with guest Jonathan Regino, supervisor of math (pre-K-12) at Interboro School District in Pennsylvania and an experienced classroom teacher. Drawing on their combined experience and expertise, they tackle listener questions, ranging from how to address large knowledge gaps among students to program recommendations. They also offer guidance on becoming informed about evidence-based practices, effective ways to assess students, and more. This engaging conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to strengthen math instruction and improve student learning. This episode is also available in v...

2025-09-261h 02

Best Of Three Ep. 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 Podcast TFP 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 Podcast TFP 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

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 04

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Eddie 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 Stokke Justin 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 Stokke Steve 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 Stokke Peter 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 Stokke Bruce 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 Stokke Nate 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 Stokke David 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 Stokke Rick 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 & Talk Identifying 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 Stokke Will 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 Stokke Bonus 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 Stokke The 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 Stokke Sam 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 Stokke David 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 Stokke Marc 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 Stokke Gigi 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 Stokke Emma 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 Stokke Jeff 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 Stokke Scott 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 Stokke Michael 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 Stokke Gaby 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 Stokke Dan 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 Stokke Jay 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 Coaching Special 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 Stokke Louis 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 Stokke Bonus 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 Stokke Jessica 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 Stokke Season 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 Podcast Jonathan 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 Podcast Jonathan 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 13

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Season 2 Doubles Recap: My favorite doubles tips from 2023We had so many great doubles tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites.1:01 Paul Annacone on communication2:48 Kelly Jones on basics of doubles5:14 Mark Gellard on returning against I formation6:42 On hitting the ball at it's highest point8:37 Kelly Jones on being active at the net10:56 Jessica Pegula on getting closer to the net12:44 Erin Routliffe on leaving her alley open

2023-12-2014 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Rajeev Ram: Doubles tips from the reigning 3-time US Open ChampionRajeev 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 Finals3:25 Deferring the toss6:02 Being effective at the net8:10 Covering the net9:42 Tips for reflex volleys12:24 I formation15:31 Calling poaches 19:18 Turning the season around20:11 Increasing his energy on the court22:48 Communicating with his...

2023-12-1135 min

The Tennis Files Podcast TFP 332: How to Make Your Opponents Miss with Jonathan Stokke On Episode 332 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to make your opponents miss with Jonathan Stokke.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 All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of the Year. Jonathan became the first student-athlete in prog...

2023-12-071h 05

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Dr. Jon Finn: Using habits to supercharge your gameDr. 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 doing4:54 The VUCA world7:06 How to build positive habits9:21 The nine factors that shape your behavior18:16 Taking advice from other players21:48 Triggers in a tennis match25:18 Using court locations as a trigger26:58 The best habit you can have as...

2023-11-2734 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Dustin Taylor: Through discipline comes freedomDustin 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 feet4:42 Ball dropping vs. ball rising7:20 Solving every ball10:13 Hitting the outside of the ball13:08 Creating space17:58 Heavy and through22:45 Discipline leads to freedom25:58 Trusting your good is good enough29:47 Best coaching advice he's received 31:15...

2023-11-1334 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Erin Routliffe: 2023 US Open Women's Doubles ChampionErin 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 same3:55 A losing record on the year6:02 How she almost quit the game11:27 Not covering her doubles alley15:25 Net play when your partner returns19:19 How to gel with a new partner23:01 Poaching more often25:49 Something people don't know about pros28:04...

2023-10-3033 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Mark Gellard: Becoming an unconditional competitorMark 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 tour3:36 Using video to scout an opponent6:38 Reviewing matches with a player8:33 Coaching in pro matches11:04 Magda's win vs. Azarenka13:10 Avoiding the second set letdown16:57 Keeping...

2023-10-1635 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Paul Annacone: Aggressive shots to conservative locationsPaul 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 player3:02 Mixing in serve and volley5:30 Where to place your first volley7:48 Height over the net11:30 Doubles formations15:15 Difference...

2023-10-0236 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Joel Myers: What you can learn from Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton at this year's US OpenOur friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about this year's US Open. We talk:1:12 Coco's breakthrough6:00 How to compete against a consistent player8:07 The Medvedev serve11:31 Ben Shelton's game16:30 The Shelton serve19:30 Closing the net in doubles25:58 What you can learn from pro doubles

2023-09-1828 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Franco Herrero: How to improve your fitness and feel better on the courtFranco 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 conditioning4:10 Observing a player's movement7:40 What makes Tommy so quick10:07 Applying force13:14 Training during tournaments16:39 Recovering after a match18:54 Ice baths24:19 Body weight exercises28:36 Changing directions30:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player

2023-09-0434 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Grant Chen: Building a quality support team for your tennis gameGrant 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 contacts2:52 An epic NCAA final6:34 Using a tough loss to spark growth8:28 Helping his players become pros10:06 Building a support team...

2023-08-2134 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Shelby Rogers: Why rankings mean nothing and a great tip on the backhandShelby 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 tennis4:04 Skipping college for the pros7:13 Building belief9:54 Difficulties of being on the road11:35 Preparing for different surfaces13:44 Practicing at tournaments18:00 Playing different opponents20:35 How...

2023-08-0731 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Joel Myers: What we learned from Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova at this year's WimbledonOur 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 Alcaraz7:35 Chris Eubanks' magical run10:09 A great volley tip11:45 The women's championship13:45 Hanging in there when you're down14:49 Returning a lefty serve17:26 Playing on a faster court21:49 Accelerating on your forehand22:49 Surprising patterns of play26:55 Bad execution vs. a bad decision

2023-07-2434 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Steve Johnson: Playing to your strengths and making your opponents uncomfortable** 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 college5:43 How improving his fitness helped his mentality12:06 Learning...

2023-07-1239 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Brian Kalbas: Head Coach of the 2023 NCAA Champion UNC Tar HeelsBrian 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 Championship8:31 How he helps his players relax10:15 The character of his players11:30 Keeping practice fun14:23 What separates good from great16:33 How to add a weapon to...

2023-06-2833 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Joel Myers: What we learned from Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek at the 2023 French OpenOur 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 success5:22 Playing on pressure points8:55 Kick serve as a first serve13:20 Iga's movement and return game14:10 Best advice for improving court position16:00 Attacking second serve returns 18:34 Ad side to ad side pattern19:58 Getting out of the ad court pattern22:12 What to do when receiving a drop shot

2023-06-1438 min

MindTalks S3 EP15 - Jonathan Stokke - Tennis coachingEdwin is joined by Jonathan Stokke, discussing all aspects of coaching in tennis.

2023-06-0929 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Jermaine Jenkins: Lessons learned from Venus Williams and Naomi OsakaJermaine 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 court3:19 Starting tennis at age 144:25 How he got started with Venus7:55...

2023-06-0735 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Gil Reyes: Weak legs command, strong legs obeyGil 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 Andre6:58 Creating a program for Andre8:47 Starting and stopping13:57 Inspiration, information and application18:34 His special equipment23:16 Variable resistance28:26 Using bands30:54 Weak legs command, strong legs obey35:24 How many...

2023-05-2442 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Andy Fitzell: Debunking classic tennis mythsAndy 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 Braden5:00 His favorite tennis myths8:05 Wrist position on forehand contact10:23 Fundamentals for pure topspin13:35 The geometry of the court16:08 Why players try so many angles 17:33 Angle of the racket...

2023-05-1039 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Thomas Johansson: Hard work beats talent every day of the weekThomas 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 tennis5:41 Sustaining his success from juniors to the pros8:35 Working towards the top 1013:39 Knowing yourself as a player15:41 Winning the 2002 Australian Open19:02 Poor play leading up to the tournament 21:49...

2023-04-2642 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Craig O'Shannessy: Good errors, bad errors, and how to force more errorsCraig 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 made10:21 How to limit errors in position A13:27 What type of error is "unforced"17:53 What is considered a bad error20:56 Thinking about your opponent22:43 Forcing your opponent into more...

2023-04-1244 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Lindsay Davenport: The mindset of a hall of famerLindsay 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 game4:30 Working with Robert Lansdorp6:45 The X factor8:53 Being accountable for your...

2023-03-2942 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke JY Aubone: Working towards becoming the best player you can beJY 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 Reilly3:23 Overcoming difficult times5:10 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent7:36 How to spot your opponent's weakness10:54 Being mentally tough13:03 Handling nerves

2023-03-1533 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Kelly Jones: Building confidence in your volleys and transition gameKelly 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 philosophy8:09 Volleying cross court more often12:59 Technical fundamentals of the volley16:47 Split stepping20:21...

2023-03-0141 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Allistair McCaw: Becoming a champion minded tennis playerAllistair 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 mindset4:57 Self discipline7:45 Champion minded9:30 Mental toughness12:47 Caring, but "not caring"16:40 Building confidence18:53 Preparation21:48 What separates good from great

2023-02-1532 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Joel Myers: What you can learn and implement from the 2023 Australian OpenOur 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 tiebreakers6:35 How you can play better tiebreakers8:07 How the pros play break points10:55 Thinking in terms of two balls12:38 How to flip pressure14:56 Best serve + 1 patterns16:05 Training your wide serve19:04 The role of the forehand and the backhand21:38 How the best players were using...

2023-02-0130 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Brad Stine: How adding a backhand slice helped Jim Courier reach world #1Brad 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 Courier5:34 Backhand slice fundamentals 9:30 How the slice helped Jim get to 1 in the world12:54 Four situations to use your slice16:56 Kevin Anderson's Wimbledon run24:23 Questioning...

2023-01-1642 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Jessica Pegula: Off-season improvements and her best tips for returning serveJessica 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 podcast2:15 What her off-season looks like5:53 Working on her heavy forehand7:28 Getting worse before you get better10:04 How she...

2023-01-0247 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Season 1 Recap: My favorite moments from 2022This 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 shots4:58 Rick Macci's best ball striking tip7:45 Tom Gullikson's 3 keys for Agassi at the olympics10:37 Dr. Mark Kovacs on serve power14:40 John Isner and his serve tips16:42 Michael Joyce talks Sharapova beating Henin19:02 Alistair Higham on momentum21:12 Carlos Goffi's traffic light system24:55...

2022-12-2629 min

The Tennis Files Podcast TFP 282: How to Win Singles Matches with Jonathan Stokke On Episode 282 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with tennis coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Stokke about how to win singles 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 All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of the Year. Jonathan became the...

2022-12-2258 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Desirae Krawczyk: Taking more risks in your doubles matchesDesirae 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 milestone2:42 Building self confidence5:25 How she handles losing 6:39 Her post match process8:28 Playing in pressure situations9:37 What her preseason looks like12:00 Off court training for doubles13:18 What...

2022-12-1231 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Joel Myers: Fundamentals you can learn from watching pro tennisJoel 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 background3:32 When he knew he wanted to be a coach4:46 Coaching influences7:08 How to know if you're getting good information10:23 Learning discipline at an early age14:14 Learning from pro tennis

2022-11-2836 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Alec Ingold: Miami Dolphin fullback talks maximizing your mental gameMiami 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 coach4:53 How to perform...

2022-11-1432 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke David Roditi: College tennis stories and a great ball striking tipDavid 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 story3:53 What he looks for in a recruit6:08 Why players focus on their hitting instead of competing9:52 The...

2022-10-3138 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Margie Zesinger: Growing the women's gameMargie 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 IMG2:33 Why IMG has male and female programs4:15 Character traits she values8:12 Teaching players to compete10:51 The difference between boys and girls15:55 Saying too little vs. saying too much18:10 Why she...

2022-10-1731 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke John Isner: More than just a serveJohn 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 player4:25 A pivotal invasion call at Kalamazoo6:48 Why he chose the college path9:19 Learning to work hard at UGA11:30 Our match...

2022-09-2645 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Kyle Lacroix: Coaching the coachesKyle 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 tennis7:01 His time at Saddlebrook10:45 What linked Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati...

2022-09-0647 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Alistair Higham: Using momentum to win more matchesAlistair 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 match9:23 Four performance factors11:32 Creating momentum on your own14:45 Limiting turning points against you19:33 Awareness of turning points22:57 Momentum between events25:40 Using tactics to maintain momentum

2022-08-0844 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Alison Riske-Amritraj: The long journey to top 20 in the worldAlison 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 decade6:20 The danger or comparing yourself to your peers8:37 Skipping college for the pro tour11:11 Never doubting herself13:58 Being yourself in new/challenging situations18:26 Why she has success on...

2022-07-2532 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Tom Gullikson: Timeless fundamentals to improve your gameTom 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 courts5:29 Timeless tactics at Wimbledon7:11 How to hold serve more often8:16...

2022-07-1134 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Dr. Larry Lauer: Mental skills to improve your gameDr. 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 toughness5:07 Resilience 10:30 Making your practices challenging15:39 Handling match nerves21:35 Seeing the big picture24:26 Taking time to practice mental skills29:59 Why people neglect working on their mindset32:43 Taking...

2022-06-2047 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Howard Joffe: The secret sauce of back to back NCAA championshipsHoward 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 team4:52 What he looks for in a recruit6:28 How a player reveals their passion for the game11:34 When he starts recruiting junior players15:15 The "false self"17:18 What he focuses on with his players21:05 Listening to his...

2022-06-0639 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Rick Macci Part 2: Funny rhymes and his best ball striking tipIn 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 you8:40 A common technical mistake he sees13:55 His best tip for hitting a cleaner ball18:15 The differences between college and pro tennis22:08 The future of tennisSound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com

2022-05-2332 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Rick Macci Part 1: Life with the Williams sistersRick 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 talk1:30 Where he gets his energy and passion from5:08 How he got started with the Williams sisters14:21 What Richard did well as a tennis parent19:31 How he coaches parents21:00 What he learned from Venus23:49 What...

2022-05-1630 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Michael Joyce: Lessons learned from life on tourMichael 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 highlight3:45 What he did well as a player7:33 Technique vs. tactics11:26 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent15:00...

2022-05-0254 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Kathy Rinaldi: What it's like to be captain of team USAKathy 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 old2:45 Using her playing experiences to help her as a coach4:16 Putting the person first6:18 The success of American women8:25 Building...

2022-04-1426 min

ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis Podcast Building Great Competitors ft. Jonathan StokkeWelcome to Season 11, Episode 14, of the ParentingAces Podcast, a proud member of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. This week, the topic is developing great competitors as opposed to simply great ball strikers. Coach Jonathan Stokke, a former college coach and current junior developmental coach, shares his strategies with the ParentingAces audience.Jonathan grew up playing tennis and went on to have a great college career at Duke University. Prior to working at Duke, Stokke served as an assistant women's tennis coach at Wake Forest for two years. Before coaching at the collegiate level, he instructed highly-ranked junior p...

2022-04-0544 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Prakash Amritraj: Using a "code" to maximize your potentialPrakash 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 fraternity4:00 what it was like to win an NCAA title8:00 Davis Cup experiences10:48 how he...

2022-04-0436 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Dr. Mark Kovacs: Building your body for better performanceDr. 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 program3:42 strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility6:58 30 minutes a day, 7...

2022-03-2138 min

The Tennis Files Podcast TFP 241: Simple Strategies to Win More Singles and Doubles Matches with Jonathan Stokke On Episode 241 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 All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region Assistant Coach of th...

2022-03-0952 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Peter Smith: Building a team with lovePeter 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 championships6:00 How the love of his players improved performance8:37 Loving the big moments10:00 The difference between good and great12:00 Common "walls" players put up17:05 His coaching...

2022-03-0737 min

The Tennis Files Podcast TFP 240: Deliberate Practice and the Keys to Winning in College and Junior Tennis with Jonathan Stokke On Episode 240 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 a former All-American and two-time All-ACC pick and was also named the ITA Carolina Region As...

2022-03-0254 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Marc Lucero: Life on tour and what you can learn from professional playersMarc 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 players5:18 Why it takes time for a game plan to work 9:39 What a relationship between a pro player...

2022-02-2131 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Carlos and Josh Goffi: How to play the "other" 50 minutes of a matchCarlos 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 McEnroe4:45 What you should be doing between points6:30 Controlling your opponent10:22 The traffic light analogy

2022-02-0739 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Nick Saviano: Finding the joy and passion for competingNick 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 player6:12 The difference between nerves and fear9:08 The ground rules for playing a tournament 15:30 Everybody has an on-court personality

2022-01-3138 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Craig O'Shannessy: Using data to optimize strategyCraig 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 time8:45 - Focusing on yourself vs. focusing on your opponent13:45 - How he helped Rajeev Ram get back into...

2022-01-2448 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Rajeev Ram: What it means to be a great performerRajeev 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 season5:04 - Managing 10 point tiebreakers11:10 - What he and Joe need to work on to finish as the top ranked doubles team12:40 - What it's like preparing for a grand slam final

2022-01-1735 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Jessica Pegula: Climbing the WTA rankings with 1% improvement18th 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 to7:25 - How 1% improvement makes all the difference10:35 - What she counts as a bad error14:45 - Her most basic tactic in a match21:36 - What she did as a junior that helped her become a pro23:56 - What...

2022-01-0941 min

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Introduction to Baseline IntelligenceWelcome 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.

2022-01-0300 min

Build with Clay Podcast #1 Build with Jonathan Stokke - How to Make Good Errors, How Not to Provide a Urine Sample and Coaching with PurposeJonathan Stokke is a former professional tennis player and currently a top tennis coach in the United States. On this episode, Stokke shares his growth journey through tennis, his coaching philosophy and how he inspires growth in his players no matter their skill level. You can find Stokke on Instagram @stokketennis and check out his Tennis podcast Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke.Show Notes:Stokke references Peak by Anders Ericsson

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