Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

Jeff 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 player** Click here if you're interested in my NYC doubles camp this August!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1iMPjmHuupuQhKSGkwEiP7hdXoqIgWMCXOn2aFE050t0wVg/viewform?usp=sf_linkYou can also email me directly with any questions you have about the NYC doubles camp at jonathan@stokketennis.com

Scott 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

Michael Joyce discusses adapting to different court conditions, the importance of depth in rally shots, and when to change direction in tennis. He also gives advice on taking practice skills to match court and enhancing strengths while adapting to different playing conditions.

Gaby 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 net16:08 The close-lag structure17:20 How to hit a better overhead18:54 Communicating with your partner21:28 Don't be a dickhead25:10 What she wishes she knew at the beginning of her career27:27 Best coaching advice she's ever received29:02 What amateurs don't know about pro doubles31:32 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to subscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=4RLwRvnRepGZZyXl

Dan 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 Rules of the US Open champions32:51 Advice for the 4.0 doubles playerClick here to subscribe to bonus episodeshttps://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/supportClick here to subscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUgnTwHQ19DztP4C

Jay 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 Best drills to improve consistency from the baseline26:22 Similarities between the 3.5 player and professionals29:13 Timing your poach31:46 Best advice for the 4.0 playerClick here to subscribe to bonus episodes through captivatehttps://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm/supportClick here to subscribe to my Youtube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUsbjorx61kb-S66

Louis Cayer, a top doubles coach, shares insights on player transformation and values. He discusses common traits of world #1s, playing defense at the net, and working with resistant players. Tips on finding the right doubles partner and advice for recreational players are also covered.

Discussion on second set letdowns in tennis matches and strategies to avoid them, unique scoring system in tennis, tactics for quicker starts, insights from Jessica Pegula on match closures, and opponent tactics to disrupt energy levels.

Professional tennis player Jessica Pegula shares her strategies for playing in difficult conditions, including finding ways to use the wind to her advantage. She discusses her improvements that led to beating four straight top 10 players and offers advice on finding the right speed for your rally ball. She also reflects on career turning points and staying calm on the court. A must-listen for both tennis enthusiasts and 4.0 players seeking advice!

We 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