Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

Thanks to ADV for sponsoring the podcast. If you want the best tennis backpack/racket bag on the market, click here for 10% off.https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisOn today's episode we're joined by Karue Sell. He was a standout player at UCLA, cracked the top 300 in the world on the ATP Tour, and then became a coach and a YouTube sensation (170K subscribers). After several years away from the tour, he's "turned pro at 30" and is on the cusp of making the grand slams in his return. On today's episode we discuss what he learned from stepping away from the game, how he works on the first 4 shots, his baseline principles, and why he thinks clarity is the most important part of his game.

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To register for my newsletter and a chance at the FREE ADV Backpack, sign up herehttps://baselineintelligence.substack.com/For 10% off ADV Racket Bags, click herehttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisJeff Greenwald, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in sports psychology, renowned for his book The Best Tennis of Your Life. A former number one world ranked player on the ITF Masters Tour and professional tennis player, Jeff brings unparalleled experience both as a competitor and elite mental coach. For over twenty-seven years, he has empowered thousands of adult and youth athletes worldwide, helping them develop the mental edge and elevate their performance. As the founder of Mental Edge & Fearless Tennis (established in 1997), Jeff continues to shape the next generation of champions while competing globally on the Masters Tour. He was inducted into the Northern California Hall of Fame in 2019. Visit him at mentaledgeforsports.com to learn more about the services he provides for athletes, parents, coaches, and corporate executives around the world. Buy Jeff's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Edge-Young-Athletes-Champions/dp/B0FJPTWXXR/ref=zg_bsnr_g_11370_d_sccl_7/000-0000000-0000000?psc=1Audio Book: https://transactions.sendowl.com/orders/163188170/f13b225fa2f820281ab3e35dd7f0f95d/1We Talk:1:22 The trap of expectations9:32 Worrying about what people think of your game19:17 Character development vs. skill development25:07 How gratitude can help your game29:30 Getting back into the present

For a chance to win an ADV Backpack, sign up for my newsletter belowhttps://baselineintelligence.substack.com/For 10% off all ADV Gear, click on this link below!https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisTommy Rounds joins the show to talk about how data and analytics cam improve your gameOn Today's Episode We Talk:2:04 Statistical Analysis vs Strategic Analysis9:10 Scouting yourself vs your opponents13:24 Tactical inefficiencies on the WTA Tour21:30 Optimal first serve strategy31:12 The statistic that helps you hold serve36:04 How to improve without statistics

To get MORE free tennis content and a chance to win a free ADV Backpack, click on the link below to sign up for my newsletter:https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/On today’s episode, Joel Myers comes back to discuss critical ideas for your tennis game. We break down the key difference between strategy and tactics—and why knowing the distinction can instantly make you a smarter player. We also dive into how to make your rally ball more effective without swinging harder, and share our favorite tips for getting to the net with more confidence and success. Whether you're a doubles player looking to finish more points or a singles player wanting to apply pressure, this episode will help you play smarter and win more matches. 

Thanks to ADV for sponsoring this podcast, as well as my doubles camps.Click here to check out all of the ADV Gear for 10% offhttps://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennisWe talk::43 defining quality shot selection4:32 doing something once vs. ten times9:00 the best volley you'll ever hit11:40 baseline rally fundamentals 15:50 why do players disrespect height on a rally ball22:39 how pressure affects shot selection

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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/

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

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

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/

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/

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

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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

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

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 Ian2:30 Why players get stuck at the same level11:49 Deeply ingrained habits16:15 Working towards actual improvement24:38 Ian's tennis passion32:15 Best advice for the 4.0 player

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=_M98dgOW9d5dVkCeWe talk:1:07 Offseason growth4:53 Making practices more competitive7:09 Adjusting to a new partner10:07 Handling a lefty serve15:59 One-handed return of serve21:54 First volley footwork27:32 Losing the right way31:21 Getting your body ready for competition35:49 Best advice for the 4.0 player

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_P9jHR7eWe talk:1:10 Her current health situation3:11 Load management5:59 Her mindset entering a tiebreaker11:38 Playing mental games to feel better about the current situation15:34 Risk vs. reward17:45 What she's learned from Mark Merklein21:30 What she's learned from Mark Knowles24:28 What she learned from the US Open26:23 What she does when her serve goes off in a match31:30 Tinkering with her equipment

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-OJqWe talk:2:12 What skills should you start learning first?6:33 Anticipation vs. footwork9:35 Obsessing over technique11:13 The "Five R's"12:42 Ready16:50 Read22:03 React25:30 Respond30:11 Recovery 34:23 Basic singles tips38:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player