Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

Jonathan Stokke
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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.

  1. FEB 3

    Ian Westermann: The improvement process and why players get stuck at the same level

    Ian Westerman from Essential Tennis joins the podcast. Ian's YouTube channel has over 300,000 subscribers, he has one of the top tennis podcasts, and has helped millions of players with his online content. Click here to watch the video on YouTube: We talk: 1:00 Why players go see Ian 2:30 Why players get stuck at the same level 11:49 Deeply ingrained habits 16:15 Working towards actual improvement 24:38 Ian's tennis passion 32:15 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    39 min

  2. JAN 20

    Rajeev Ram: LOSE the right way to WIN more matches

    3-time US Open Champion, 2-time Olympic Silver Medalist and former ATP World #1 Rajeev Ram joins the podcast. Click here to watch on YouTube... https://youtu.be/x9jIYxuPE6Y?si=_M98dgOW9d5dVkCe We talk: 1:07 Offseason growth 4:53 Making practices more competitive 7:09 Adjusting to a new partner 10:07 Handling a lefty serve 15:59 One-handed return of serve 21:54 First volley footwork 27:32 Losing the right way 31:21 Getting your body ready for competition 35:49 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    42 min

  3. JAN 6

    Jessica Pegula: Play better tiebreakers and "undercook" your practices

    Jessica Pegula joins us for the 79th episode of Baseline Intelligence. If you want to watch her interview on YouTube, click the link below... https://youtu.be/AxrDZnaVuXY?si=vixdalQ9_P9jHR7e We talk: 1:10 Her current health situation 3:11 Load management 5:59 Her mindset entering a tiebreaker 11:38 Playing mental games to feel better about the current situation 15:34 Risk vs. reward 17:45 What she's learned from Mark Merklein 21:30 What she's learned from Mark Knowles 24:28 What she learned from the US Open 26:23 What she does when her serve goes off in a match 31:30 Tinkering with her equipment

    37 min

  4. 12/23/2024

    Ashley Neaves: The Tennis Mentor discusses "The Five R's" and how they can improve your groundstrokes

    Ashley Neaves, aka The Tennis Mentor, joins the podcast to discusses five things you can do to improve your groundstrokes. Want to watch on YouTube? Click the link below... https://youtu.be/vHLfCZTgee0?si=oK4sG4qZE25q-OJq We talk: 2:12 What skills should you start learning first? 6:33 Anticipation vs. footwork 9:35 Obsessing over technique 11:13 The "Five R's" 12:42 Ready 16:50 Read 22:03 React 25:30 Respond 30:11 Recovery 34:23 Basic singles tips 38:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player

    40 min

  5. 12/09/2024

    Eddie Elliott: What wins and loses matches on the pro tour

    Eddie Elliott joins us for the 77th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Eddie has worked with top WTA pro Lauren Davis for the past 6 seasons. :50 What wins on the pro tour 2:07 High percentage tennis 5:32 What loses on the WTA tour 9:12 Fixing strokes before a tournament 15:58 Staying with a player for 6 seasons 20:15 Baseline success on the pro tour 23:25 What he looks for in a player 27:02 Best coaching advice he's ever received

    33 min

  6. 11/25/2024

    Justin Russ: Level up your fitness this offseason

    Charleston Doubles Camp Details Dates: March 30th - April 1st (sold out) April 2nd - April 4th (spots still available) Location: Snee Farm Country Club, Mount Pleasant SC Tennis: 8-11 each mornings, 5 coaches for 16 players Pro event: Tickets to the afternoon sessions of the WTA 500 event and a premium gift bag Group Dinner: Night 2 of the camp Price: $2850 or $2650 if you subscribe to the bonus episodes of the podcast If you have questions or are interested in reserving your spot in the camp, email me at jonathan@stokketennis.com. Today's guest is Justin Russ. Justin is a strength and conditioning coach who has worked with ATP/WTA players, NCAA national champions, and adult players of all ages and levels. Find more from Justin and his staff at https://www.coachjustinruss.com/ We talk: 1:49 What should a warmup look like for an amateur adult player? 4:05 How does rolling out help your muscles? 5:32 Low back pain 7:22 Gaining strength in your posterior chain 9:03 What is athleticism? 10:30 Multisport exposure 15:53 Genetic influence on athleticism 17:30 "Sneaky" athleticism 20:12 IG fitness coaches 25:59 First steps for starting your S&C plan 28:55 What he wishes he knew 5 years ago

    34 min

  7. 11/12/2024

    Steve Smith: 50 years of serving knowledge

    Steve Smith joins the podcast for the 75th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Steve has worked with players in over 40 states and 30 countries, and has helped 12 players go on to win NCAA National Championships. You can find Steve and all of his content at www.greatbasetennis.com. We talk: 1:07 Film your serve 7:53 Height of the toss 14:11 Being patient when changing a stroke 17:45 Second serve drills

    24 min

  8. 10/28/2024

    Peter Freeman: How to beat a pusher

    Indian Wells Doubles Camp Dates: March 5th - March 7th Location: Cathedral Canyon Tennis Club Perks: Gift bags from Yonex, Vuori, and other sponsors. Two court side seats to the BNP 1000 night sessions Tennis: 9 hours of tennis over 3 days with 5 coaches for 16 players Price: $2850 OR $2650 for bonus episode subscribers Email me at jonathan@stokketennis.com for more information or to reserve your spot! Peter Freeman from Crunchtime Coaching joins the podcast. On today's episode we talk: 1:40 What's a pusher? 3:53 Why do pushers win? 7:15 What's a tweener? 9:35 How to beat a pusher 17:48 Becoming more self aware 21:46 Slice disrespect 24:15 Can you improve as a pusher? 27:12 Best advice he's receive from another coach 28:48 Frustration in the improvement process 31:29 TennisCon8

    35 min
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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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