

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.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 36min
Dr. Jack Groppel: Laws, Principles and Preferences In Tennis
For 10% off your ADV Backpack, click here:https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisTo buy a copy of Jack's new book, click here:https://www.amazon.com/Mountains-Within-Achievement-Mountain-Everything/dp/B0G4G8YG58We talk::51 What is "high performance"?4:50 Laws, principles and preferences11:33 Making sure you're getting SOLID information15:18 Listening as an online tennis coach18:25 The most important part of tennis26:40 Mountains Within31:18 What he's working on with his 3.5 ladies

Dec 31, 2025 • 32min
Sem Verbeek: Using His Big Toe To Win A Wimbledon Title?
Help Sem win Amsertadam Athlete Of The Year!https://topsport.amsterdam/sportgala-van-amsterdam/How to votehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DSVBCp7Dptw/?igsh=ZG9kOHRtdGIzaHY=Link for 10% off your beautiful ADV backpackhttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisWe talk::54 How he attacks an offseason3:40 Brain based training7:30 What he works on in the offseason9:42 How he sets goals for 202611:47 How luck factors into the year16:05 How he handles nerves23:12 What impressed him about Siniakova25:15 Volley technique thoughts

Dec 15, 2025 • 38min
Rajeev Ram: What a 3x US Open Champion Knows About Doubles That You Don’t
For 10% off your new ADV backpack, click the link belowhttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode we talk:1:13 How Rajeev chooses serve formations8:05 How Rajeev chooses his serve targets14:13 When he changes strategy in a match16:33 Improving your situational awareness18:35 How he calls poaches21:25 Where he starts in regular formation25:30 What he looks for in a partner30:22 How bossy was I as a doubles partner?

Dec 1, 2025 • 10min
30 Years Of Poaching Lessons In 10 Minutes
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Nov 17, 2025 • 41min
Dom King: Separate The Signal From The Noise
To learn more about my doubles camps, visit my website here:https://stokketenniscoaching.com/To get 10% off your ADV backpack, click here:https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode we learn strength and conditioning tips from Dom King, an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. He's an ITPA Master Tennis Performance Specialist, Racquetfit certified, and an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.

Nov 3, 2025 • 46min
Francesco Dandekar: The Unique Mental Hurdles Tennis Players Face (And How You Can Overcome Them)
Francesco Dandekar, a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford specializing in sports psychiatry, shares insights on the mental hurdles tennis players face. He discusses how singles tennis fosters self-reliance and the psychological implications of focusing solely on outcomes. Francesco emphasizes the importance of staying present during matches and how off-court stress significantly impacts performance. He also advocates for building resilience through exposure to discomfort and reflects on the value of understanding personal motivations to enhance gameplay.

Oct 20, 2025 • 37min
Meike Babel: One Main Difference Between European And American Coaching
In this engaging conversation, Meike Babel, a former WTA player turned coach and content creator, dives into the fascinating differences between European and American tennis coaching. She emphasizes the importance of assessing a player's starting point and advocates for simplifying techniques instead of overcomplicating them. Meike shares essential fundamentals that every player can use to improve immediately. Tune in for valuable insights on tactics, game reading, and the need for consistency on the pro tour!

Sep 29, 2025 • 55min
Josh Goffi: Start Faster, Close Sets, Win Matches
If 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 match27:17 Protector vs gunslinger31:40 Closing the first set36:36 Starting the second set43:53 The "poor me" opponent45:47 Closing out the match47:57 10 point tiebreakers

Sep 15, 2025 • 41min
Karue Sell: Do NOTHING And Gain Clarity
Thanks to ADV for sponsoring the podcast. If you want the best tennis backpack/racket bag on the market, click here for 10% off.https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode we're joined by Karue Sell. He was a standout player at UCLA, cracked the top 300 in the world on the ATP Tour, and then became a coach and a YouTube sensation (170K subscribers). After several years away from the tour, he's "turned pro at 30" and is on the cusp of making the grand slams in his return. On today's episode we discuss what he learned from stepping away from the game, how he works on the first 4 shots, his baseline principles, and why he thinks clarity is the most important part of his game.

Sep 1, 2025 • 7min
Four Lessons From The US Open And My NYC Doubles Camp
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