
Baseline Intelligence with 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.
Latest episodes

Jun 23, 2025 • 11min
5 Tips To Play Better AND Get Better At Your Next Tournament
Click here for more information on my NYC Doubles Camp or to work with me 1 on 1https://stokketenniscoaching.com/And click here for 10% off those beautiful ADV bagshttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis

Jun 9, 2025 • 49min
Richard Brice: Vision Hacks To Improve Your Groundstrokes And Ball Striking
To watch today's episode on YouTube, click herehttps://www.youtube.com/@StokkeTennisAnd to get 10% off your ADV backpack, click here!https://www.advtennis.pro/pages/adv-bagsWe talk:1:44 What is brain-based training?6:47 His essential vision drills11:26 Benefits of vision training15:48 Eye dominance myth24:35 Improving reaction time27:42 Proper spacing on groundstrokes31:40 Pattern recognition34:48 Learning how to play with non-dominant hand44:07 Best coaching advice you've ever receivedTo see more of Richard's content, visit his YouTube page and his website below...https://www.youtube.com/@TennisHackerhttps://www.tennishacker.net/

May 27, 2025 • 39min
Brian Baker: How Wake Forest trained SO HARD that playing in the NCAA finals felt easy
To learn more about my doubles camps or to work with me remotely, visit https://stokketenniscoaching.com/And to get 10% off your ADV racket bag or backpack, click here:https://advpro.short.gy/stokketennisWe talk:3:01 What it feels like winning NCAAs6:40 How they got players to relax in the finals10:34 Training at Wake Forest15:48 Doubles principles19:58 Understanding the space on the doubles court28:28 Building self-belief30:52 Best coaching advice he's ever received 33:36 Best advice for the 4.0 player

May 12, 2025 • 28min
Lauren Davis: Backhands down the line and visualizing success
Thanks to ADV for sponsoring the podcast and my adult doubles camps. Click here to look at their fantastic bags at a 10% discount...https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode Lauren Davis, former WTA #26, joins the podcast to discuss her 15 year pro career.We talk:1:01 How she developed her footwork3:43 Where she stands behind the baseline7:34 Backhand tips10:51 Staying with her coach for 7 years16:02 Her keys for serving as a shorter player17:49 Her 2nd serve return strategy20:00 Her pre-match routine21:53 How she views the warmup25:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Apr 28, 2025 • 46min
Coach Conor Casey: The Hottest Takes in Tennis
If you're interested in attending my NYC Doubles Camp August 23rd and 24th, visit my website www.stokketenniscoaching.com for more information and to reserve your spot.On today's episode with Conor Casey, we talk:4:14 Tennis culture and etiquette10:24 How he starts with a new player12:30 Best advice on the backhand slice15:27 Big swings to big targets21:45 Attack attack attack24:30 The deconstruction of the game31:56 Most common mistakes at his club33:36 What he laughs at on the court36:17 How to find the right coach for you39:00 What do we disagree on?You can find Conor at...IG: https://www.instagram.com/tenniscoachconorcasey/?hl=enSubstack: https://tenniscoachconorcasey.substack.com/

Apr 14, 2025 • 11min
My backstory with Jessica Pegula and what goes into winning a WTA 500 event
In this week's episode I share my backstory with Jessica Pegula, and 4 lessons I learned from watching her win the WTA Charleston 500 event. Click here to subscribe to my newsletterhttps://baselineintelligence.substack.com/

Mar 31, 2025 • 42min
Jeff Greenwald: Optimizing your energy state to win more tennis matches
Jeff Greenwald comes back on the podcast to discuss how you can mange your energy state to win more tennis matches.We talk:1:02 What is state management?6:35 Mid-level arousal12:37 Do people need to calm down or get more amped up?18:07 Breathing in competition26:30 Feeling comfortable competing33:12 Internal awareness Find Jeff at www.fearlesstennis.com

Mar 17, 2025 • 6min
5 lessons learned at my Indian Wells Doubles Camps
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Mar 3, 2025 • 33min
Michael Kosta: From grinding futures to The Daily Show
Michael Kosta joins us for the 83rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Michael is currently one of the hosts of The Daily Show and in today's episode we discuss his collegiate tennis career, how he got into comedy, and his best advice for the 4.0 player.Click here to order Lucky Loserhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/lucky-loser-michael-kosta?variant=43245775061026We talk:2:32 Playing for Craig Tiley6:05 Handling losing on the pro tour14:03 What makes a great comedian15:45 Funny stories from college coaching20:55 What separates guys who make it on the tour vs. guys who don't22:10 Climbing futures ladder vs. climbing the comedy ladder 25:30 What he's ranked in comedy26:45 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Feb 17, 2025 • 26min
SwingVision CEO: How video and AI can improve your tennis game
On today's episode we have Swupnil Sahai, the CEO of SwingVision. I've been using the app for years, and if you'd like to get a free swing stick with your free trial subscription, click herehttps://swing.vision/r/jonstokke-appleWe talk:1:06 How SwingVision works5:03 Reducing friction in setting up SwingVision6:53 What features he enjoys the most13:18 AI coach17:00 Line calling