Doubles Only Tennis Podcast

Will Boucek
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The only tennis podcast with a focus on doubles. We believe doubles should be more popular and get more coverage than it does, so we’re fixing that. Our goal is to help you become a better player with pro doubles tips and expert strategy. We interview ATP & WTA tour doubles players and top tennis coaches to help you improve your game. 

  1. 6 Lessons from 2025 with Jonathan Stokke

    3D AGO

    6 Lessons from 2025 with Jonathan Stokke

    Jonathan Stokke is a former D1 player at Duke who played doubles in the US Open in 2001 & 2002. He has over 100k Instagram followers, a growing YouTube channel, and a podcast. My episode with him from 2024 is still one of the most downloaded episodes of all time. In this conversation, we share six lessons we learned in 2025 that will help you win more in 2026. We focus on poaching, timing, balance, smarter formations, technique, and more. Timing for an effective poachNet play as the highest ROI for club playersPoaching technique - balance and centered head positionWhen to poach based on score and patternsReps, discomfort, and burning through bad attemptsAustralian and I-formation to force favorable matchupsTennis coaching as a restaurant menuThe one thing Jonathan wants you to NOT do in 2026I highly recommend checking out Jonathan's content as well as his doubles camps below. Links: Previous Episode: Jonathan on the Stokke 6 ErrorsVideo Lesson: The Two Doubles Habits That Are KILLING Your Net GameStokke Tennis Coaching & CampsLearn more about Jonathan & follow: WikipediaInstagramYouTube ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    46 min
  2. Sem Verbeek Interview: Positivity, From College to Pro, Mixed Doubles, & More

    JAN 3

    Sem Verbeek Interview: Positivity, From College to Pro, Mixed Doubles, & More

    Sem Verbeek is the #36 doubles player on the ATP Tour. He made the Australian Open semifinals and won the Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Title in 2025. As a result, Sem has been nominated for Amsterdam athlete of the year. Vote for Sem here. I love watching Sem for his positive energy on the court, and that's where we began this conversation. We trace Sem's path from Amsterdam to Grand Slam runs, focusing on the mindset, structure, and choices that turned steady progress into breakthroughs. The conversation blends practical tactics with mental principles that you can use for yourself Where Sem's infectious positive energy comes fromCollege at Pacific and his four-year growth planThe importance of urgency, scheduling choices, and his Miami runHis "hunting" mindset during the 2025 Australian Open semifinal runWimbledon mixed title with Siniakova and team chemistryOff-season redesign with functional training and neurologySimple routines, mantras, and visualizationsVision for doubles: longer partnerships, better fan storiesMy favorite podcast interviews are when the guest makes me think more deeply about different topics, and Sem did not fall short. Be sure to watch him on the ATP Tour in 2026! Links: VOTE for Sem before January 5! Amsterdam Athlete of the YearCheck out ADV Tennis BagsHighlights: 2025 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles FinalLearn more about Sem & follow: ATP ProfileWikipediaInstagram ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    55 min
  3. How to Hit Your 2026 Tennis Goals

    12/28/2025

    How to Hit Your 2026 Tennis Goals

    2026 is nearly here, so it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and set goals for next year. To help you, I wanted to share five ways to hit your 2026 doubles goals. It's not easy to improve. You must be intentional with how you spend your time on and off the court. Playing against better playersFix your techniqueGet in better shapeImprove your strategyPlay more tennisI share the most efficient and effective ways to approach each way to improve, including in matches, clinics, and lessons. You'll also learn ways to track your progress. There are spots still available for the rally trip at Indian Wells, March 3–6, 2026. Email will@thetennistribe.com or click here to learn more and sign up. Mentioned in this episode: Book: Inner Game of TennisBook: Golf is Not a Game of PerfectJonathan Stokke - Stokke TennisIan Westermann - Essential TennisPeter Freeman - CrunchTime CoachingDoubles Strategy Ebooks ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    22 min
  4. Christian Harrison Interview: Offseason Training, Partnership Adjustments, Injury Prevention, & More

    12/20/2025

    Christian Harrison Interview: Offseason Training, Partnership Adjustments, Injury Prevention, & More

    Christian Harrison is the top-ranked American player on the ATP doubles tour.  He began 2025 outside the top 80 before climbing to No. 15 in the world. We discuss his year with fellow American Evan King and his new partnership for 2026 with Neal Skupski. You'll learn about his off-season planning, drills, and smarter training. This brief talk blends stories from Christian's season with lessons on chemistry and insights into the ATP doubles tour. Key wins, narrow losses, and confidence swings across the seasonWhy margins in doubles are thinner than everStructured off-season planningExactly how Christian's day went, training with his new partner, Neal SkupskiSwitching return sidesThe formation of his new partnership with SkupskiLearning from the British systemWhat he's learned from injuries and how his training has changedThe case for better marketing and storytelling in pro doublesCheck out Christian on Control the Controllables with Dan Kiernan. Learn more about Christian & follow: ATP ProfileWikipediaInstagram ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    24 min
  5. Developing Juniors & Academies, Advice for Coaches & Parents, plus Bryan Bros Stories with Coach Mark Bey

    12/13/2025

    Developing Juniors & Academies, Advice for Coaches & Parents, plus Bryan Bros Stories with Coach Mark Bey

    Mark Bey is a US Davis Cup assistant coach and a former assistant coach to the Bryan Brothers. He has coached eight players to the #1 USTA national ranking and 13 players to ATP & WTA career highs. He's been a junior developer for 35 years, currently working at the Glenview Tennis Club in Glenview, Illinois. In 2017, Mark had five players in the US Open. In this episode, Mark shares advice for players, coaches, and parents of junior players, along with stories from the Bryan Brothers' careers. How mentorship and early wins shaped Mark’s coachingWhat the Bryan Brothers did as juniors to build complete skillsWhy doubles margins demand ruthless precisionMark's coaching pyramid from fun to pressure performanceThe six stages of a match and how to train themBuilding accountability and independence in playersCommon mistakes by junior coaches, players, and parentsWeekly structure of Mark's academy and why it worksGuidance on specialization, scheduling, and tournamentsAuditing academies and improving staff, culture, and systemsIdeas to grow pro doubles with smart formats and TV slotsLinks: Glenview Tennis ClubUSTA feature on MarkMike Bryan vs Andre Agassi - 2001 US OpenBob Bryan vs Patrick Rafter - 2001 US OpenInterested in an Academy Visit? Contact me, and I'll put you in touch with Mark. ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    1h 15m
  6. Mixed Doubles Strategy: Advice for Ladies & Guys, Formations, Tactics, & Stories

    12/09/2025

    Mixed Doubles Strategy: Advice for Ladies & Guys, Formations, Tactics, & Stories

    Mixed doubles isn't actually much different from men's or women's doubles when it comes to developing a strategy. However, several things happen more often in mixed. It's good to know what those are and how to handle them. This episode will help you think about mixed doubles with clear rules for serve order, return sides, and court position that help you win. The differences between the girl and the guy in mixedHow girls can deal with faster paceHow guys can deal with slower pace and lobsWho should serve first? Not always the guyWho should play the ad side?When to adjust your return positioningUsing lobs to neutralize opponentsWhen to play two backWhen to target the girlWhy guys need to STOP COACHING!Stories from my own mixed doubles matchesIf you have more questions about mixed doubles, send them my way! Links: Rally Trip at Indian Wells: https://www.therosegoldgroup.com/details-bnp ($100 off if you sign up during December) ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    32 min
  7. ATP Finals, Momentum in Tennis, Return Training, 2025 Reflections, & the Off-Season with Calvin Betton

    11/28/2025

    ATP Finals, Momentum in Tennis, Return Training, 2025 Reflections, & the Off-Season with Calvin Betton

    Calvin Betton coaches ATP #3 doubles player, Henry Patten, and ATP #38, Luke Johnson. Henry and his partner, Harri Heliovaara, won the ATP Finals earlier this month. I spoke with them at Indian Wells earlier this year (listen here). This conversation with Calvin unpacks their title run at the ATP Finals, the idea of momentum in doubles, and how return pressure transformed late‑season results. We reflect on the 2025 season and look ahead to 2026. Lessons from variance and tight lossesWhy momentum misleads us in doubles scoringATP Finals format and strategic adjustmentsScouting top teams and exposing patternsReturn identities and training frameworksA deepdive into the lob return: topspin vs flat vs chip lobsOff‑season planning for Henry and LukeUS Open mixed doubles impact and narrativesPartnership updates and 2026 outlookLearn more about Calvin & follow: InstagramTwitterHost of the Tennis Unfiltered PodcastLinks: Calvin's X thread of packed doubles stadiumsPrevious podcast with Calvin, Luke Johnson, and Sander ArendsPrevious podcast with Calvin from the 2025 Australian Open ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    54 min
  8. AMA: 1st Serve %, Net Movement, 2-up, Poaching, Volley Targets, & More

    11/20/2025

    AMA: 1st Serve %, Net Movement, 2-up, Poaching, Volley Targets, & More

    In this 'Ask Me Anything' episode, I cover a variety of your questions from Instagram, email, and the membership. Topics include 1st serve percentage, poaching, volley targets, 2-up vs 1-up 1-back, net positioning and movement, and more. In total, I answer seven questions. The first three are free to all, while you'll need to become a member for the last four. My 3-step system to improve first-serve percentageDrills for improving your first serveWhat to do at the net when there's a fast-paced crosscourt rallyWhy the triangle pattern at the net is mostly uselessShould you poach anyway, even if your partner doesn't like calling plays?Members only: The best volley targets in certain situationsMembers only: When to hit at net player vs back deep to the baselinerMembers only: When it's okay to play 2-up instead of 1-up 1-backMembers only: How to handle 4.5 teams who have one player hitting high, heavy lobs, while their partner finishes at the netLinks: Early-bird pricing for the Indian Wells Rally Trip ends December 1 (use coupon code TennisTribe).Email will[at]thetennistribe.com if you're interested in a doubles camp for your team.Become a member to get the last four lessons.Already a member? Download the member podcast feed. ----- **Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox **Become a Tennis Tribe Member** Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more. Learn More & Sign Up Here **Other Free Doubles Content** Serve Strategy Cheatsheet Return Strategy Cheatsheet Serve Strategy 101 - Video Course

    33 min
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The only tennis podcast with a focus on doubles. We believe doubles should be more popular and get more coverage than it does, so we’re fixing that. Our goal is to help you become a better player with pro doubles tips and expert strategy. We interview ATP & WTA tour doubles players and top tennis coaches to help you improve your game. 

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  • Creator
    Will Boucek
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    269
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Doubles Only Tennis Podcast
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