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
Sep 9, 2024 • 27min
David Roditi: Head Coach of the National Champion TCU Horned Frogs
David 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 mentally20:25 How speed of shot impacts your level25:08 Know what you do well
Aug 26, 2024 • 32min
Rick Macci: US Open preview and what you can learn from the top players
Rick Macci joins the podcast to preview this year's US Open. Rick is a 7-time USPTA national coach of the year and has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including the Williams sisters and Andy Roddick.We talk:1:09 What makes Novak so great3:46 How you can handle pressure more efficiently6:20 Alcaraz movement11:28 Fundamentals of the Sinner groundstrokes14:16 Why Iga isn't as dominant on hard courts17:07 What he looks for when he's watching a slam20:45 Billion Dollar Mind23:12 Getting out of negative thinking loopsYou can find more from Rick herehttps://rickmacci.com/
Aug 12, 2024 • 26min
Will Boucek: Scouting for Team USA at the Olympics
Today's guest is Will Boucek. Will is the host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast and recently was part of the team that scouted for Team USA at the Olympics. We talk:1:13 Scouting for Team USA4:42 Do players get surprised by the data6:55 Understanding win percentages10:52 How variables affect scouting14:27 Scouting Carlos Alcaraz16:12 Scouting Nadal18:16 Scouting opponents on-site21:09 Improving your reflex volleysClick here for more great information from Willhttps://www.thetennistribe.com/
Jul 29, 2024 • 10min
Bonus Episode Sneak Peek: David Roditi on dealing with aggressive net players in doubles
On today's episode I share a sneak peak from the bonus doubles mailbag with 2024 NCAA Champion David Roditi. We talk:1:14 Working with Phillip Farmer4:14 Should you respect when someone goes down the line5:26 My All-American story
Jul 15, 2024 • 7min
The top 4 things I learned from Wimbledon 2024
On today's episode I share the top 4 things I learned from this year's Wimbledon.One: You're never out of a match with the scoring systemTwo: Matches are not won with winnersThree: Hard work pays offFour: Attitude before performance
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Jul 1, 2024 • 37min
Sam Querrey: Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon and great tips for a faster serve
Sam 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 HIs thoughts on doubles26:53 Best coaching advice he ever received29:30 Playing big points in a match31:23 What the average player doesn't know about pro tennis32:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player
Jun 17, 2024 • 33min
David Starbuck Smith: Ageless Painless Tennis
David Starbuck Smith, author of 'Ageless Painless Tennis' and health specialist, shares insights on staying active as you age, developing good posture, importance of core strength, preventing elbow pain, benefits of clay courts, performance enhancement tips, and the impact of sleep on health in a lively discussion.
Jun 3, 2024 • 14min
Marc Lucero: Behind the scenes at the French Open
Marc Lucero joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Marc has coached several top players on both the ATP and WTA tours, including Shelby Rogers, Steve Johnson, and currently Amanda Anisimova.We talk:0:52 the week before a grand slam2:44 Cramming for the exam5:47 The differences in the red clay9:02 Moving on slick surfaces
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May 20, 2024 • 33min
Gigi Fernandez: Hall of Fame worthy doubles tips
Tennis legend Gigi Fernandez shares doubles tips: focusing on oneself, formations, returns down the line, adjusting to pace, and dispelling myths. She discusses common mistakes, toughest opponents, and advice for 4.0 players.
May 6, 2024 • 35min
Emma Doyle: What makes a great coach
Emma Doyle joins us for the 63rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Emma is a speaker, coach, trainer, and author of the book "What Makes a Great Coach".We talk:1:51 What makes a great coach9:19 Empowering your player to make decisions13:46 What makes a great question17:28 Five gaming principles21:25 Being a good listener28:50 Why the coach/player relationship matters33:22 Best advice for the 4.0 playerYou can find Emma at her websitehttps://www.emmadoyle.com.au/
