Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke: Recent Episodes
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.
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On today's episode we talk:
1:12 Transitioning to doubles
4:24 Volley fundamentals
6:36 Slam Finals
9:06 Going from grass to clay
11:02 New doubles partnership
15:57 Why he learns quickly
17:45 Learning from his younger brother
19:40 Difficulty of traveling
21:43 Watching video
23:22 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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1:15 What he learned from Ty Tucker
4:48 Handling the important points
6:20 NCAA doubles vs US Open doubles
12:03 Shifting momentum
16:48 Doubles "free agency"
21:27 How he allocated practice time
27:24 Strengths vs weaknesses
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We talk:
2:15 What he feared
5:47 Peaking your energy level
9:20 Managing energy throughout a match
13:00 Motivation
17:02 A big lie coaches tell
21:54 Embracing fear
31:11 Adrenaline to dopamine
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We talk:
1:12 Red clay vs green clay
2:34 Keeping your balance on clay
4:27 What makes the clay at Roland Garros special
5:53 The heat in Paris
8:05 Racket tension
12:04 Tactics in the heat
13:40 Covering the slice lob
18:22 Return variety
19:50 Playing in the big moments
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We talk:
1:32 Player Identity
6:39 When Players Are Confused With Their Identity
19:08 Using Video
21:55 Confidence Through Winning
33:18 Pecking Order
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We talk:
1:21 Acute vs. chronic injuries
4:15 Being consistent with your routines
7:12 Lower cross syndrome
11:40 Structural problems vs. functional problems
13:23 Improving how you sit
15:05 Hydration
19:27 Best food during a match
22:05 3 action steps you can take
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We talk:
2:30 Separating singles from doubles players
5:10 The importance of energy
7:09 What makes a great team
9:53 What a practice looks like
13:44 Analytics
17:11 How he anticipates
24:00 Big points and small spots
27:05 What he's learned over the last year
29:10 Volley tips
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We talk:
1:05 Taking away time from your opponents
3:03 Recognizing short balls earlier
4:30 Creating time without giving up court position
9:22 Keeping your level steady over a few months
11:50 Keeping players confident during a losing streak
15:31 Difference between pro and college athletes
19:30 Collegiate tennis pet peeves
23:39 Players looking to you for answers
29:37 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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We talk:
1:00 Her 2 hand forehand volley
2:40 How she calls play on her serves
7:37 What she thinks about when she's at the net
13:20 Her return strategy in a match
15:26 Most difficult thing about new partners
20:54 Getting into big events with ranking
23:11 What she's learned in the past year
26:34 Playing tiebreakers
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1:02 How he starts with a new player
6:39 Playing well for 7 consecutive matches
10:28 A high floor vs a high ceiling
20:12 Balancing improvement vs. outcome
27:23 Describing a "winner"
31:44 Best advice for ALL levels
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We talk:
:20 Balancing improvement vs. outcome
2:07 How do you improve for a match tactically?
5:22 How do you stay focuses to start the 2nd set?
7:23 I lose confidence when I miss serves
9:52 Managing expectations
11:23 The server's job on a poach
12:41 Improving your reaction time on a poach
14:28 How to deal with an aggressive net player?
16:19 My partner gets attacked at the net
17:22 Australian formation
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1:24 The Alcaraz serve change
8:42 Court speed strategies
12:53 Spizziri/Sinner situation
19:11 Movement of the best players
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We talk:
:51 What is "high performance"?
4:50 Laws, principles and preferences
11:33 Making sure you're getting SOLID information
15:18 Listening as an online tennis coach
18:25 The most important part of tennis
26:40 Mountains Within
31:18 What he's working on with his 3.5 ladies
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We talk:
:54 How he attacks an offseason
3:40 Brain based training
7:30 What he works on in the offseason
9:42 How he sets goals for 2026
11:47 How luck factors into the year
16:05 How he handles nerves
23:12 What impressed him about Siniakova
25:15 Volley technique thoughts
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On today's episode we talk:
1:13 How Rajeev chooses serve formations
8:05 How Rajeev chooses his serve targets
14:13 When he changes strategy in a match
16:33 Improving your situational awareness
18:35 How he calls poaches
21:25 Where he starts in regular formation
25:30 What he looks for in a partner
30:22 How bossy was I as a doubles partner?
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On today's episode we learn strength and conditioning tips from Dom King, an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. He's an ITPA Master Tennis Performance Specialist, Racquetfit certified, and an NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.
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On today's episode, we talk:
1:42 The unique challenges of tennis
10:55 Accurately identifying "what is"
13:13 Emphasis on outcome
23:40 Staying in the present on the court
33:26 How "off court" affects "on court"
37:35 Building resiliency
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On Today's Episode We talk:
1:00 Understand where you're at before you start an improvement plan
3:07 Why players overcomplicate things
6:15 Simple fundamentals every player can use
11:30 Where she ranks technique in a player's game
14:30 Difference between European and American teaching
22:27 Easier to do something, or not do something
28:50 Consistency on the pro tour
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We talk:
3:00 Stacking pressure on your opponents
5:03 Opening the match
10:35 Sensing nerves across the net
12:06 The 2nd phase of a match
18:12 Novak in a breaker
21:50 Phases 3 of a match
27:17 Protector vs gunslinger
31:40 Closing the first set
36:36 Starting the second set
43:53 The "poor me" opponent
45:47 Closing out the match
47:57 10 point tiebreakers
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On 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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Jeff 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.
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We Talk:
1:22 The trap of expectations
9:32 Worrying about what people think of your game
19:17 Character development vs. skill development
25:07 How gratitude can help your game
29:30 Getting back into the present
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Tommy Rounds joins the show to talk about how data and analytics cam improve your game
On Today's Episode We Talk:
2:04 Statistical Analysis vs Strategic Analysis
9:10 Scouting yourself vs your opponents
13:24 Tactical inefficiencies on the WTA Tour
21:30 Optimal first serve strategy
31:12 The statistic that helps you hold serve
36:04 How to improve without statistics
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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.
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We talk:
:43 defining quality shot selection
4:32 doing something once vs. ten times
9:00 the best volley you'll ever hit
11:40 baseline rally fundamentals
15:50 why do players disrespect height on a rally ball
22:39 how pressure affects shot selection
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We talk:
1:44 What is brain-based training?
6:47 His essential vision drills
11:26 Benefits of vision training
15:48 Eye dominance myth
24:35 Improving reaction time
27:42 Proper spacing on groundstrokes
31:40 Pattern recognition
34:48 Learning how to play with non-dominant hand
44:07 Best coaching advice you've ever received
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We talk:
3:01 What it feels like winning NCAAs
6:40 How they got players to relax in the finals
10:34 Training at Wake Forest
15:48 Doubles principles
19:58 Understanding the space on the doubles court
28:28 Building self-belief
30:52 Best coaching advice he's ever received
33:36 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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On 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 footwork
3:43 Where she stands behind the baseline
7:34 Backhand tips
10:51 Staying with her coach for 7 years
16:02 Her keys for serving as a shorter player
17:49 Her 2nd serve return strategy
20:00 Her pre-match routine
21:53 How she views the warmup
25:20 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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On today's episode with Conor Casey, we talk:
4:14 Tennis culture and etiquette
10:24 How he starts with a new player
12:30 Best advice on the backhand slice
15:27 Big swings to big targets
21:45 Attack attack attack
24:30 The deconstruction of the game
31:56 Most common mistakes at his club
33:36 What he laughs at on the court
36:17 How to find the right coach for you
39:00 What do we disagree on?
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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.
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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 arousal
12:37 Do people need to calm down or get more amped up?
18:07 Breathing in competition
26:30 Feeling comfortable competing
33:12 Internal awareness
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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.
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We talk:
2:32 Playing for Craig Tiley
6:05 Handling losing on the pro tour
14:03 What makes a great comedian
15:45 Funny stories from college coaching
20:55 What separates guys who make it on the tour vs. guys who don't
22:10 Climbing futures ladder vs. climbing the comedy ladder
25:30 What he's ranked in comedy
26:45 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 here
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We talk:
1:06 How SwingVision works
5:03 Reducing friction in setting up SwingVision
6:53 What features he enjoys the most
13:18 AI coach
17:00 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.
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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
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...
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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
Jessica Pegula joins us for the 79th episode of Baseline Intelligence. If you want to watch her interview on YouTube, click the link below...
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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
Ashley Neaves, aka The Tennis Mentor, joins the podcast to discusses five things you can do to improve your groundstrokes.
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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
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
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
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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
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
Indian Wells Doubles Camp
Dates: March 5th - March 7th
Location: Cathedral Canyon Tennis Club
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Tennis: 9 hours of tennis over 3 days with 5 coaches for 16 players
Price: $2850 OR $2650 for bonus episode subscribers
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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
Bruce Lipka joins the podcast for this week's bonus episode. Bruce is a 3-time USPTA coach of the year, has worked with over 20 top 100 WTA/ATP pros, and is currently the head coach of the Penn State men's tennis team.
We talk:
1:05 Teaching technique to support tactics
7:26 Finding your optimal tactics
17:13 Fighting resistance with players
20:49 How you spell "pusher"
27:00 How pros eliminate errors
The 20th ranked doubles player on the ATP tour and 2024 US Open semifinalist Nate Lammons joins the podcast.
We talk:
2:29 Late bloomer
5:38 Learning from his college coaches
7:31 Staying calm in big situations
11:49 Underdog vs. favorite mentality
13:33 Returning first serves
18:15 Lobbing close net players
20:28 Picking return targets
22:46 Return grip
24:44 Serving fundamentals
27:27 Second serve toss
29:58 String and racket preferences
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 championship
5:47 Talking less as a coach
6:51 Why this particular team was able to win it all
9:04 Preparing for a big match
12:15 How his program develops professional players
17:40 What separates players mentally
20:25 How speed of shot impacts your level
25:08 Know what you do well
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 great
3:46 How you can handle pressure more efficiently
6:20 Alcaraz movement
11:28 Fundamentals of the Sinner groundstrokes
14:16 Why Iga isn't as dominant on hard courts
17:07 What he looks for when he's watching a slam
20:45 Billion Dollar Mind
23:12 Getting out of negative thinking loops
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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 USA
4:42 Do players get surprised by the data
6:55 Understanding win percentages
10:52 How variables affect scouting
14:27 Scouting Carlos Alcaraz
16:12 Scouting Nadal
18:16 Scouting opponents on-site
21:09 Improving your reflex volleys
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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 Farmer
4:14 Should you respect when someone goes down the line
5:26 My All-American story
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 system
Two: Matches are not won with winners
Three: Hard work pays off
Four: Attitude before performance
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 player
4:31 Committing to a grip change
5:46 How he worked on his serve
12:01 How returners could mess with his serve
14:10 Beating Murray at Wimbledon
18:01 Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon
22:25 Wimbledon grass
24:24 HIs thoughts on doubles
26:53 Best coaching advice he ever received
29:30 Playing big points in a match
31:23 What the average player doesn't know about pro tennis
32:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player
David Starbuck Smith joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. David wrote the popular book "Ageless Painless Tennis" and specializes in overall health and performance.
We talk:
1:31 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker
5:32 How active is active enough?
9:45 Developing good posture
12:45 What is core strength?
17:48 Elbow pain
20:40 Clay vs hard court for injury prevention
22:55 Where to look for increased performance
27:27 How long should you warmup for?
28:42 Secret to maintaining your level as you get older
29:32 How sleep impacts your health
30:55 Best advice for the 4.0 player
David's book link
https://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Painless-Tennis-Limitations-Potential-ebook/dp/B081TNQF1T
David's website
https://davidstarbucksmith.com/
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 slam
2:44 Cramming for the exam
5:47 The differences in the red clay
9:02 Moving on slick surfaces
Gigi Fernandez joins us for the 64th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gigi won 17 grand slam titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, was ranked #1 in the world and is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
We talk:
1:24 Playing her best tennis in big matches
4:53 Focusing on yourself
6:15 Detaching from the outcome
7:59 Understanding the game of doubles
11:35 Common mistakes net players make
15:37 The holy grail of doubles formations
21:56 Returning down the line early
24:15 Adjusting to a faster pace
24:52 Biggest myth in doubles
26:28 Her toughest doubles opponent
28:48 Playing opponents who play two back
29:30 Best advice for the 4.0 doubles player
You can find information on Gigi and her camps at her website
https://gigifernandeztennis.com/
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 coach
9:19 Empowering your player to make decisions
13:46 What makes a great question
17:28 Five gaming principles
21:25 Being a good listener
28:50 Why the coach/player relationship matters
33:22 Best advice for the 4.0 player
You can find Emma at her website
https://www.emmadoyle.com.au/
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 nervous
5:57 Framing "not missing" in a positive way
7:05 Step 1 to handling nerves
8:59 How expectations affect nerves
15:50 The stats he wished he knew when he was a player
18:34 Permission slips
20:33 Taking your practice game to the match court
29:10 Building confidence
30:36 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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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 statistics
10:47 Managing expectations
15:24 Solving problems
26:45 Four pennies drill
29:12 Shot patterns
41:02 Optimal strategy
We talk:
1:33 Analyzing Krueger vs. Badosa
6:04 Adapting to different court conditions
14:32 Why depth is important for your rally ball
18:45 Maria Sharapova at the French Open
24:04 When you should change directions and go down the line
30:54 Taking your practice game to the match court
34:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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 doubles
2:42 Returning a faster serve
4:10 Where to stand on a kick serve
5:00 Lobbing
6:24 Return targets
8:08 Players with weaker backhand volleys
10:12 Getting comfortable at the net
13:53 When to close the net
16:08 The close-lag structure
17:20 How to hit a better overhead
18:54 Communicating with your partner
21:28 Don't be a dickhead
25:10 What she wishes she knew at the beginning of her career
27:27 Best coaching advice she's ever received
29:02 What amateurs don't know about pro doubles
31:32 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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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 team
6:40 Learn how to communicate as a doubles partner
9:55 Creating stress for your opponents
14:07 What to do when you don't serve well
16:33 The extended warmup
19:33 Technique vs. tactics
23:08 The daily bill
26:03 Most transformational podcast idea
31:29 Rules of the US Open champions
32:51 Advice for the 4.0 doubles player
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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 intensity
6:36 Pillars of his success
9:48 Hitting without a coach
11:45 Watch more tennis
16:01 Learning from Jose Higueras
18:34 Developing good habits on the court
23:35 Best drills to improve consistency from the baseline
26:22 Similarities between the 3.5 player and professionals
29:13 Timing your poach
31:46 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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Louis Cayer is our guest for the 56th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Louis is the premiere doubles coach in all of tennis. He's a lead coach for the LTA and has helped several players to world #1 in the ATP doubles rankings including Jamie Murray, Neal Skupski and Joel Salisbury.
We talk:
1:48 Informing, forming and transforming
5:00 Louis' values and beliefs
10:52 What the world number ones have in common
13:24 Joe Salisbury's climb to ATP #1
17:38 Playing the net when you're on defense
20:49 Winning on defense
23:30 What he's learned now that he didn't when he was younger
26:42 Working with players who resist coaching
29:21 Finding a good match with your doubles partner
31:33 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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On our first bonus episode we discuss second set letdowns and what we can do to get off to quicker starts in the second set.
We talk:
1:31 What is a second set let down?
2:51 The unique scoring system in tennis
5:39 Three ways to get off to quicker starts
7:40 Jessica Pegula on getting off to quick starts and closing out matches
12:50 Bathroom breaks
16:40 Tactics your opponent might use to bring your energy down
Jessica Pegula joins us for the beginning of the 2024 season of Baseline Intelligence. Jess had another incredible season, winning the Montreal WTA 1000 and the Korea Open, and finished top 5 in both singles and doubles on the WTA tour.
We talk:
1:25 Playing in difficult conditions
2:22 Playing downwind
5:23 Beating four straight top 10 players
6:39 Describing her rally ball
9:25 How fast she tries to hit her average rally ball
12:25 Finding your rally ball
14:58 Swing thoughts on her backhand
16:51 Backhands down the line
18:58 How she aims her groundstrokes
20:20 How she improved her serve in 2023
22:24 2024 Goals
23:18 Staying calm on the court
24:05 Turning points in her career
26:44 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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 change
2:53 Andy Fitzell on hitting pure topspin
4:29 Steve Johnson on his forehand
5:52 Shelby Rogers on her backhand
6:58 Brad Stine on the backhand slice
9:03 Joel Myers on serve
We had so many great doubles tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites.
1:01 Paul Annacone on communication
2:48 Kelly Jones on basics of doubles
5:14 Mark Gellard on returning against I formation
6:42 On hitting the ball at it's highest point
8:37 Kelly Jones on being active at the net
10:56 Jessica Pegula on getting closer to the net
12:44 Erin Routliffe on leaving her alley open
Rajeev Ram is our guest for the 52nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is the reigning 3-time US Open Doubles Champion, is currently ranked 6th in the world, and recently won the ATP Tour Finals with his partner Joe Salisbury.
We talk:
1:28 ATP Tour Finals
3:25 Deferring the toss
6:02 Being effective at the net
8:10 Covering the net
9:42 Tips for reflex volleys
12:24 I formation
15:31 Calling poaches
19:18 Turning the season around
20:11 Increasing his energy on the court
22:48 Communicating with his partner
27:57 What he sees from 3.5 doubles players
30:35 Best advice for the 4.0 player
Dr. Jon Finn is our guest for the 51st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dr. Finn is the author of the best-selling book "The Habit Mechanic" and is the founder of the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy.
We talk:
1:39 Why knowing doesn't lead to doing
4:54 The VUCA world
7:06 How to build positive habits
9:21 The nine factors that shape your behavior
18:16 Taking advice from other players
21:48 Triggers in a tennis match
25:18 Using court locations as a trigger
26:58 The best habit you can have as a tennis coach
29:11 How long it takes to form a new habit
Here's a link to Dr. Finn's book "The Habit Mechanic"
https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Mechanic-Fine-Tune-Brain-Supercharge/dp/1544528965
Here's a link to Dr. Fin's website
https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/
Dustin Taylor is our guest for the 50th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dustin helped UVA win three consecutive NCAA championships as the associate head coach and is currently the head men's tennis coach at Oklahoma State University.
We talk:
1:38 Hands, eyes, and feet
4:42 Ball dropping vs. ball rising
7:20 Solving every ball
10:13 Hitting the outside of the ball
13:08 Creating space
17:58 Heavy and through
22:45 Discipline leads to freedom
25:58 Trusting your good is good enough
29:47 Best coaching advice he's received
31:15 Best advice for the 4.0 player
Erin Routliffe is our guest for the 49th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Erin is ranked 12th in the WTA tour doubles rankings and partnered with Gaby Dabrowski to win this year's US Open.
We talk:
1:23 Treating all matches the same
3:55 A losing record on the year
6:02 How she almost quit the game
11:27 Not covering her doubles alley
15:25 Net play when your partner returns
19:19 How to gel with a new partner
23:01 Poaching more often
25:49 Something people don't know about pros
28:04 Best coaching advice she's ever received
Mark Gellard is our guest for the 48th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark is currently the coach of WTA #23 Magda Linette. Magda has experienced one the best seasons of her career, having reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in singles and reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles.
We talk:
1:29 A normal day on tour
3:36 Using video to scout an opponent
6:38 Reviewing matches with a player
8:33 Coaching in pro matches
11:04 Magda's win vs. Azarenka
13:10 Avoiding the second set letdown
16:57 Keeping players confident
21:40 Accidental winners
26:26 Baseline tactics of the pros
29:44 What separates the good from the great
31:28 Best coaching advice you've ever received
32:31 Best advice for the 4.0 player
Click here to listen to Mark’s podcast
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Paul Annacone is our guest for the 47th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Paul has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Fritz. A former top 15 ATP singles player, you can see him weekly as a regular analyst on the Tennis Channel.
We talk:
1:42 Why he rushed the net as a player
3:02 Mixing in serve and volley
5:30 Where to place your first volley
7:48 Height over the net
11:30 Doubles formations
15:15 Difference between hitting well and playing well
18:59 What he learned from Roger Federer
22:22 Evaluating and scouting opponents
26:50 Delayed effects of a successful tactic
31:38 Best coaching advice he's ever received
33:50 Best advice for the 4.0 player
Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about this year's US Open.
We talk:
1:12 Coco's breakthrough
6:00 How to compete against a consistent player
8:07 The Medvedev serve
11:31 Ben Shelton's game
16:30 The Shelton serve
19:30 Closing the net in doubles
25:58 What you can learn from pro doubles
Franco Herrero is our guest for the 45th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Franco is one of the premier fitness coaches in the tennis industry. He's worked with Reilly O'Pelka, Monica Puig, Sofia Lenin, and Tommy Paul.
We talk:
1:51 How he got started in strength and conditioning
4:10 Observing a player's movement
7:40 What makes Tommy so quick
10:07 Applying force
13:14 Training during tournaments
16:39 Recovering after a match
18:54 Ice baths
24:19 Body weight exercises
28:36 Changing directions
30:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player
Grant Chen is our guest for the 44th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Grant helped UCLA reach the elite 8 in five of his six seasons as an assistant/associate head coach and is currently the head coach at SMU. His teams have won back to back conference championships and he's earned AAC coach of the year honors two years in a row.
We talk:
1:38 His cell phone contacts
2:52 An epic NCAA final
6:34 Using a tough loss to spark growth
8:28 Helping his players become pros
10:06 Building a support team around a player
15:07 Who's on your bus?
18:38 How to become a college player
24:27 Favorite doubles drill
29:16 Best advice for the 4.0 player
Shelby Rogers is our guest for the 43rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. She has career high rankings of 30th in singles and 40th in doubles on the WTA tour. She reached the quarterfinals of both the French and US Opens, and helped lead the US team to the 2017 Fed Cup title.
We talk:
1:32 Her start in tennis
4:04 Skipping college for the pros
7:13 Building belief
9:54 Difficulties of being on the road
11:35 Preparing for different surfaces
13:44 Practicing at tournaments
18:00 Playing different opponents
20:35 How to play big points
23:56 Her rapping career
25:55 Backhand tips
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Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about the tactics, shots, and pressure points played by the best players in the world at this year's Wimbledon.
We talk:
1:24 The greatness of Alcaraz
7:35 Chris Eubanks' magical run
10:09 A great volley tip
11:45 The women's championship
13:45 Hanging in there when you're down
14:49 Returning a lefty serve
17:26 Playing on a faster court
21:49 Accelerating on your forehand
22:49 Surprising patterns of play
26:55 Bad execution vs. a bad decision
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Steve Johnson is our guest for the 41st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Steve has been ranked as high as 21st in the world in singles and 39th in doubles, and won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics. He's also a four-time team NCAA champion and a two-time individual NCAA champion in singles.
We talk:
3:06 Jumping a level in college
5:43 How improving his fitness helped his mentality
12:06 Learning how to lose
16:15 Performance over outcome
21:15 Using his forehand as a weapon
27:12 Making his opponent uncomfortable
31:14 The best coaching advice he's ever received
35:21 His advice for the 4.0 player
Brian Kalbas is our guest for the 40th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Brian is a 3-time ITA National Coach of the Year and his teams have won 15 conference titles, 7 ITA National Indoor Championships and this year's 2023 NCAA Team Championship. He's coached 27 All-Americans and has helped three doubles teams win the NCAA Doubles Championship.
We talk:
3:16 Finally winning the NCAA Championship
8:31 How he helps his players relax
10:15 The character of his players
11:30 Keeping practice fun
14:23 What separates good from great
16:33 How to add a weapon to your game
19:51 Grandma's house
21:18 A normal team practice
23:16 When he decided to become a coach
29:08 SAP player
30:31 Doubles advice
** Today's episode was brought to you by Kyle Lacroix and SETS Consulting. To learn more please visit www.setsconsult.com or www.setsconsult.org. You can also DM Kyle directly on Instagram at @sets_consulting.
Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about the tactics, shots, and court positioning of the best players in the world at this year's French Open.
We talk:
2:34 Novak's sustained success
5:22 Playing on pressure points
8:55 Kick serve as a first serve
13:20 Iga's movement and return game
14:10 Best advice for improving court position
16:00 Attacking second serve returns
18:34 Ad side to ad side pattern
19:58 Getting out of the ad court pattern
22:12 What to do when receiving a drop shot
25:23 Moving on clay
27:49 Wrong footing opponents
30:38 Watching tennis on tv
32:46 Playing in the wind
37:14 Best tactic for the 4.0 player on clay
- Today's episode was brought to you by Kyle Lacroix and SETS Consulting. To learn more please visit www.setsconsult.com or www.setsconsult.org. You can also DM Kyle directly on Instagram at @sets_consulting.
Jermaine Jenkins is our guest for the 38th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jermaine was an All-American at Clemson University and went on to spend three years as the hitting partner for Venus Williams. He coached Naomi Osaka in 2019 and 2020 and now works as a lead national women's coach for the USTA. He also recently served as a vice captain on the USA BJK Cup team in their win over Austria.
We talk:
1:46 His family's success on the tennis court
3:19 Starting tennis at age 14
4:25 How he got started with Venus
7:55 Learning from Venus
11:12 What he learned from David Witt
13:03 Coaching Naomi Osaka
16:04 Working with top junior players
20:03 Tournament training schedules
22:38 Calming yourself down when you're angry
25:02 Getting ready for big matches
28:00 Best coaching tip he's ever received
31:34 His best advice for the 4.0 player
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Gil Reyes is our guest for the 37th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gil was the longtime strength and conditioning coach for Andre Agassi, and has spent time training several world number 1s including Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, Ash Barty, Simona Halep and Angie Kerber.
We talk:
1:45 How he got started with Andre
6:58 Creating a program for Andre
8:47 Starting and stopping
13:57 Inspiration, information and application
18:34 His special equipment
23:16 Variable resistance
28:26 Using bands
30:54 Weak legs command, strong legs obey
35:24 How many workouts a week for an amateur
38:45 Common traits among champions
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Andy Fitzell is our guest for the 36th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Andy is a USPTA Elite professional who spent several years learning from and working alongside legendary tennis icon, Vic Braden. He is currently the coach for Kimberly Birrell, who is ranked 111 in the latest WTA rankings.
We talk:
1:41 How he met Vic Braden
5:00 His favorite tennis myths
8:05 Wrist position on forehand contact
10:23 Fundamentals for pure topspin
13:35 The geometry of the court
16:08 Why players try so many angles
17:33 Angle of the racket face on the volley
19:07 The volley grip
21:55 Optimal height for a serve toss
25:20 Changing your technique
27:03 Myelin
30:20 Brain typing tennis players
35:18 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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Thomas Johansson is our guest for the 35th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Thomas was ranked 7th on the ATP tour and won 9 titles, including the 2002 Australian Open. He won a silver medal in doubles at the 2008 Olympic Games, and has gone on to coach David Goffin and Sorana Cirstea.
We talk:
1:22 His start in tennis
5:41 Sustaining his success from juniors to the pros
8:35 Working towards the top 10
13:39 Knowing yourself as a player
15:41 Winning the 2002 Australian Open
19:02 Poor play leading up to the tournament
21:49 His game plan vs. Marat Safin
24:37 Transition to coaching
27:11 Deciding what to work on
32:00 His toughest opponent
35:18 What he looks for in a double partner
39:00 His best advice for the 4.0 player
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Craig O'Shannessy is our guest for the 34th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Craig is the leading strategy analyst for the ATP Tour and spent three year as the data analyst for Novak Djokovic. He is the founder of braingametennis.com, an educational website with multiple courses for the avid tennis player.
We talk:
1:31 Where mistakes are made
10:21 How to limit errors in position A
13:27 What type of error is "unforced"
17:53 What is considered a bad error
20:56 Thinking about your opponent
22:43 Forcing your opponent into more errors
27:26 What pros do exceptionally well
29:01 How to win more points on your second serve
34:18 Making your first serve on a big point
37:06 Simplifying analytics
39:07 Weirdest data anomaly
40:34 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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Lindsey Davenport is our guest for the 33rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Lindsey won 55 WTA singles titles and 38 WTA doubles titles, including 3 singles grand slams and 3 doubles grand slams. She won an Olympic Gold Medal in 1996 and was ranked number 1 in the world in 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2005. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2014 and Tennis Magazine voted her as the 29th greatest tennis player of all time.
We talk:
1:32 How she got into the game
4:30 Working with Robert Lansdorp
6:45 The X factor
8:53 Being accountable for your effort
9:55 Finding her style of play
12:18 How to hit a better return
16:10 Deep middle returns
17:47 The Williams sisters
19:54 Anxiety before matches
21:57 Dealing with different game styles
26:30 Connecting with players as a coach
28:48 What she wish she could tell herself at age 18
30:50 Her greatest accomplishment
33:19 Approaching big points
35:31 Winning ugly matches
38:16 Advice for the 4.0 player
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JY Aubone is our guest for the 32nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. JY was a 2-time All-American and ACC Player of the Year at Florida State University. As a professional he won 3 singles titles, 14 doubles titles and represented the US in the Pan-American Games. He worked with USTA Player Development and went on to travel with Reilly O'Pelka from 2018-2021.
We talk:
1:30 Traveling with Reilly
3:23 Overcoming difficult times
5:10 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent
7:36 How to spot your opponent's weakness
10:54 Being mentally tough
13:03 Handling nerves
18:11 Figuring it out for yourself
22:34 The biggest mistake he sees in matches
25:48 Scouting Reilly's opponents
28:35 His best drill for consistency
29:56 What he learned from being on tour
30:58 His best advice for the 4.0 player
You can find JY at https://www.aubonetennis.com
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Kelly Jones is our guest for the 31st episode of Baseline Intelligence. He won two NCAA doubles titles at Pepperdine University and went on to become world number 1 in doubles in 1992. He won 8 career ATP doubles titles, 2 ATP singles titles and has coached top pro players like James Blake, Mardy Fish, Sloane Stephens, Rajeev Ram, and his daughter Makenna, who also won an NCAA doubles title in 2021.
We talk:
2:16 The foundation of his coaching philosophy
8:09 Volleying cross court more often
12:59 Technical fundamentals of the volley
16:47 Split stepping
20:21 Teaching first volley movement
22:31 The volley grip
25:33 The basics of doubles
29:26 Applying strengths and weaknesses
31:38 How to anticipate at the net
33:09 Watching more doubles
33:45 His best doubles tip
35:41 The biggest doubles mistakes he sees
36:30 Doubles advice for the 4.0 player
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Allistair McCaw is our guest for the 30th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Allistair is the author of several books, including "Champion Minded" and "Winning Attitude and Mindset". He has worked with olympic gold medalists, grand slam champions, Fortune 500 companies, and several top Division I collegiate teams on developing a winning mindset and maximizing performance.
We talk:
1:43 How the big 3 personify an elite mindset
4:57 Self discipline
7:45 Champion minded
9:30 Mental toughness
12:47 Caring, but "not caring"
16:40 Building confidence
18:53 Preparation
21:48 What separates good from great
24:46 How parents can help their kids with nerves
26:02 Visualization
28:27 How to start being champion minded
Find Allistair at https://www.allistairmccaw.com/
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Our friend Joel Myers comes back on the pod to talk about the tactics, shots, and movement patterns the best players in the world used during this year's Australian Open.
We talk:
2:07 Why Novak dominates tiebreakers
6:35 How you can play better tiebreakers
8:07 How the pros play break points
10:55 Thinking in terms of two balls
12:38 How to flip pressure
14:56 Best serve + 1 patterns
16:05 Training your wide serve
19:04 The role of the forehand and the backhand
21:38 How the best players were using their backhands
25:30 Reading short balls
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Brad Stine is our guest for the 28th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Brad is one of the most accomplished coaches on the ATP tour, having helped Jim Courier reach world number 1 while also winning 4 grand slams. He also spent time coaching Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson, Mardy Fish, Sebastien Grosjean, and currently works with ATP #35 Tommy Paul.
We talk:
2:21 Coaching Jim Courier
5:34 Backhand slice fundamentals
9:30 How the slice helped Jim get to 1 in the world
12:54 Four situations to use your slice
16:56 Kevin Anderson's Wimbledon run
24:23 Questioning yourself as a coach
29:47 Footwork fundamentals
36:18 Best advice for the 4.0 player
37:07 Double reverse Sydneys
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Jessica Pegula is our guest for the 27th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jessica reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open in 2022 and won her first WTA 1000 event in Guadalajara. She's currently ranked 6th in the world in singles and 3rd in the world in doubles with her partner Coco Gauff.
We talk:
1:32 What it's like to be a two-time guest on the podcast
2:15 What her off-season looks like
5:53 Working on her heavy forehand
7:28 Getting worse before you get better
10:04 How she tries to hold serve
13:00 Going up against other top 10 players
18:05 One to one comparison
21:18 Reading her opponent's strategy
23:22 How David Witt has helped her
28:30 Our time together in Birmingham
31:07 Shots she hits in doubles that help her in singles
34:42 Getting close to the net in doubles
40:00 Her best return tips
41:45 What she's learned on tour this year
43:08 Best advice for the 4.0 player
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This episode marks the end of season 1 of Baseline Intelligence. In this episode I'll share some of the clips I found the most insightful and entertaining from the first season of the podcast.
1:05 Craig O'Shannessy on the first four shots
4:58 Rick Macci's best ball striking tip
7:45 Tom Gullikson's 3 keys for Agassi at the olympics
10:37 Dr. Mark Kovacs on serve power
14:40 John Isner and his serve tips
16:42 Michael Joyce talks Sharapova beating Henin
19:02 Alistair Higham on momentum
21:12 Carlos Goffi's traffic light system
24:55 Dr. Larry Lauer talks staying in the present
26:56 Rajeev Ram on being a great performer
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Desirae Krawczyk is our guest for the 25th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Des has won four mixed doubles major championships and seven doubles titles on the WTA tour. She's currently ranked 16th in the world and reached a career high ranking of 10th in the world this past summer.
We talk:
1:52 Reaching the top 10 milestone
2:42 Building self confidence
5:25 How she handles losing
6:39 Her post match process
8:28 Playing in pressure situations
9:37 What her preseason looks like
12:00 Off court training for doubles
13:18 What she needs to improve
16:00 What she looks for in a partner
21:46 Moving more at the net
22:55 Why the fake signal is overused
24:20 Where to return against an aggressive opponent
25:08 What she does when she's playing poorly
27:15 Advice for the 4.0 player
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Joel Myers is our guest for the 24th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Joel was a 3x All-American for Point Loma Nazarene University and was the 2010 national player of the year. He is currently a USPTA elite professional teaching out of San Diego and his educational instagram page has well over 100,000 followers.
We talk:
1:36 His tennis background
3:32 When he knew he wanted to be a coach
4:46 Coaching influences
7:08 How to know if you're getting good information
10:23 Learning discipline at an early age
14:14 Learning from pro tennis
15:32 Fundamental laws of topspin
19:01 Serving fundamentals
19:54 Where he likes his toss
22:59 Returning deep through the middle
29:54 Non-negotiable rules for practice
30:40 Best advice for the 3.0/4.0 player
31:49 Biggest pet peeve
32:42 Who would win a match between us
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Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold is our guest for the 23rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin and was signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent. He scored the first touchdown ever in Allegiant Stadium and was the Raiders' nominee for the Walter Payton man of the year award in 2020. In his free time he helps athletes across the country improve their mental performance by utilizing goal setting, visualization and breathing exercises.
We talk:
2:32 How he became a mental performance coach
4:53 How to perform consistently
6:54 Power of visualization
9:02 His week of preparation for an NFL game
11:45 How preparation calms nerves
16:11 Goal setting
19:49 Be your own best friend
20:45 Why people are afraid of lofty goals
22:45 Staying calm when emotions run high
26:01 Sticking to what works
28:20 Common sense coach
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David Roditi is our guest for the 22nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. David is the head coach for the TCU men's tennis team. Over his 12 years as head coach the Horned Frogs have won 4 Big 12 titles, made a final four, and won the 2022 ITA National Indoor Championship. Roditi was named the 2015 ITA National Coach of the Year and also served as the Mexican Davis Cup Captain. We talk: 1:40 A funny recruiting story 3:53 What he looks for in a recruit 6:08 Why players focus on their hitting instead of competing 9:52 The difficulties of recruiting 16:28 How to make your opponent play worse 20:32 Cam Norrie's indoor lesson 24:07 What made Cam special 27:48 Working on strengths vs. weaknesses 29:03 Underrated skill needed as a head coach 31:35 Best advice for the 3.5/4.0 player 36:03 Throwing his racket bag into a lake (and missing) **sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com
Margie Zesinger is our guest for the 21st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Margie is the head of female tennis at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida and was the 2021 PTR member of the year. She has coached numerous players to ITF titles, grand slam championships, and NCAA championships. We talk: 1:55 Her role at IMG 2:33 Why IMG has male and female programs 4:15 Character traits she values 8:12 Teaching players to compete 10:51 The difference between boys and girls 15:55 Saying too little vs. saying too much 18:10 Why she became a coach 22:08 Why there are more male coaches 24:08 Bollettieri sets the standard 26:59 Advice she wished she knew earlier 29:19 Advice for the 3.5/4.0 player **sound effects by https:www.zapsplat.com
John Isner is our guest for the 20th episode of Baseline Intelligence. John has reached a career high rankings of 8 in the world in singles, and 14 in the world in doubles. He's won 24 ATP titles and has amassed 29 wins against top 10 ATP opponents. He has 5 career wins over "the big 3" and reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2018. We talk: 2:56 His first leap as a junior tennis player 4:25 A pivotal invasion call at Kalamazoo 6:48 Why he chose the college path 9:19 Learning to work hard at UGA 11:30 Our match at national indoors 15:32 Playing Federer at the US Open 19:10 The most challenging member of "the big 3" 23:12 Jumping into the top 10 in the world 25:16 Advice for playing tiebreakers 26:48 What his experience on tour has taught him 30:20 One coaching experience that helped him 33:34 The epic Wimbledon match 39:33 His best serve tips 42:00 Back to back fantasy football championships **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Kyle Lacroix is our guest for the 19th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Kyle is the Chief Education Officer of SETS Consulting, a coaching and educational service for elite coaches, competitive players and tennis institutions/federations. He is certified by the USPTA and PTR as well as the ITF. He has been a featured speaker at numerous industry conferences and has extensive on court work with ATP and WTA players, as well as top collegiate players. We talk: 3:25 His background in tennis 7:01 His time at Saddlebrook 10:45 What linked Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati and Justine Henin 12:44 Why he's the "king of failure" 15:43 Why people struggle with failure 17:34 Connecting with players 22:01 Coaching other coaches 23:49 Improving coaching professionalism 26:36 Coaching pet peeves 29:40 Player accountability 34:09 Why players lean towards the negative 38:14 Advice for the 3.5 player 41:32 "Kyle-isms" ** sound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com You can find Kyle and Specialized Educational Tennis Solutions (SETS Consulting) online at www.setsconsult.org.
Alistair Higham is our guest for the eighteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Formerly the head of coaching education for the LTA, Alistair is now a leading expert on momentum in sport. He advises professional tennis players, football teams, and coaches on matchplay and momentum. We talk: 2:11 What is momentum? 6:03 Creating momentum early in the match 9:23 Four performance factors 11:32 Creating momentum on your own 14:45 Limiting turning points against you 19:33 Awareness of turning points 22:57 Momentum between events 25:40 Using tactics to maintain momentum 29:16 Using tactics to stop negative momentum 34:04 The best pros who use momentum 37:58 Why we have a fantastic scoring system **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com For interactive, engaging online courses on matchplay and momentum visit www.coachingedgeuk.com. Mobile and tablet friendly, there are courses for players and coaches. For coaches, there is also an online resource call the "match pack", a step by step guide to deliver his content in your own coaching program. You can find Alistair on his social media channels or can contact him by email at coachingedgeuk@icloud.com.
Alison Riske-Amritraj is our guest for the seventeenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Alison reached a career high of 18 in singles and 40 in doubles on the WTA tour. She's won three singles titles and reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon where she beat then world number 1 Ash Barty. We talk: 3:39 How she's maintained her level for over a decade 6:20 The danger or comparing yourself to your peers 8:37 Skipping college for the pro tour 11:11 Never doubting herself 13:58 Being yourself in new/challenging situations 18:26 Why she has success on grass 20:20 Differences between hard courts 21:50 How the surface affects her tactics 23:23 How the score affects her tactics 25:53 The 30 second tempo drill 28:15 Her love for Primanti Brothers sandwiches 29:03 Her favorite place to play 30:16 Her best advice to a junior player ** Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Tom Gullikson is our guest for the sixteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Tom reached a career high of 34 in singles and got as high as 4 in the world in doubles on the ATP tour. He reached the doubles final of Wimbledon in 1983, and then went on to coach the US Olympic team, the US Davis Cup team, and was one of the founding coaches of the USTA Player development team. We talk: 1:28 How grass courts differ from hard courts 5:29 Timeless tactics at Wimbledon 7:11 How to hold serve more often 8:16 How to break serve more often 10:31 What we can learn from Nadal 14:49 Overcoming mental hurdles 22:38 What Dr. Jim Loehr taught him 25:04 Coaching the US Davis Cup team 30:13 His best doubles advice 31:10 His best singles advice ** Sounds effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Dr. Larry Lauer is our guest for the fifteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Larry is the mental skills specialist for the USTA Player Development program. He was also an assistant coach for Michigan State and helped the team reach the NCAA tournament in 2013. We talk: 1:14 What is a mental skills coach? 3:07 Mental toughness 5:07 Resilience 10:30 Making your practices challenging 15:39 Handling match nerves 21:35 Seeing the big picture 24:26 Taking time to practice mental skills 29:59 Why people neglect working on their mindset 32:43 Taking practice skills to the match 35:19 Maintaining focus during a match 36:21 Handling cheaters 40:35 Differences between pros and amateurs **sound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com
Howard Joffe is our guest for the fourteenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Howard is a former All-American for Pepperdine University and is currently the women's head coach for the University of Texas where they've won both the 2021 and the 2022 NCAA championships. We talk: 2:09 How he builds his team 4:52 What he looks for in a recruit 6:28 How a player reveals their passion for the game 11:34 When he starts recruiting junior players 15:15 The "false self" 17:18 What he focuses on with his players 21:05 Listening to his players 25:16 How his players stay relaxed under pressure 27:10 The difficult of defending a national championship 31:47 Most difficult aspect of being a head coach 33:18 His halftime speeches 35:14 His best advice to win more matches sound effects from https://zapsplat.com
In part 2 of our episode with Rick Macci we discuss... 1:08 How he comes up with his famous rhymes 4:35 The mind is either for you or against you 8:40 A common technical mistake he sees 13:55 His best tip for hitting a cleaner ball 18:15 The differences between college and pro tennis 22:08 The future of tennis Sound effects by https://www.zapsplat.com
Rick Macci is our guest for the twelfth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rick is a 7-time USPTA national coach of the year and has coached Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Jennifer Capriati and Mary Pierce. He's also featured prominently in the Oscar winning movie "King Richard". We talk 1:30 Where he gets his energy and passion from 5:08 How he got started with the Williams sisters 14:21 What Richard did well as a tennis parent 19:31 How he coaches parents 21:00 What he learned from Venus 23:49 What he learned from Serena 26:14 Why competitive drive is so important Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Michael Joyce is our guest for the eleventh episode of Baseline Intelligence. Michael achieved a career high singles ranking of 64 on the ATP tour and had wins over Patrick Rafter and Michael Chang. He's also been the lead coach for many of the best players in the world, including Maria Sharapova, Jessica Pegula, Victoria Azarenka, Johanna Konta and Genie Bouchard. We talk: 2:20 Being on the other end of an Agassi highlight 3:45 What he did well as a player 7:33 Technique vs. tactics 11:26 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent 15:00 How his dad helped Maria win the US Open 17:45 Lack of set play with juniors 26:28 Teaching players to handle pressure 30:42 Poker with Phil Jackson 32:47 Lessons learned from Maria 37:39 Biggest mistake as a coach 42:06 Pushback from pro players 44:00 Using white lies to motivate 46:56 Advice for the 3.5 player 51:10 Dismantling the LA Lakers sound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com
Kathy Rinaldi is our guest for the tenth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Kathy achieved career high rankings of 7 in singles and 13 in doubles on the WTA tour. She currently works as the lead national coach for women's tennis at the USTA, and also captains the United States team for the Billie Jean King Cup. We talk: 1:45 Making the quarters of the French Open as a 14 year old 2:45 Using her playing experiences to help her as a coach 4:16 Putting the person first 6:18 The success of American women 8:25 Building chemistry for team USA 10:45 Coaching during the match 14:42 A big change in the Belarus final 16:22 Her thoughts on the match vs. Ukraine 18:10 Changes she'd like to see in the BJK format 19:20 Best tip for the 3.5 player 21:27 Using offensive lobs 23:45 Tips for hitting a clean ball **sounds effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Prakash Amritraj is our guest for the ninth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Prakash was ranked as high as 119 in the ATP rankings and represented India in Davis Cup on multiple occasions. He was also the MVP of the 2002 NCAA Championship for the University of Southern California, clinching the last 3 matches of the tournament. He's currently a host, commentator, and interviewer for tennis channel as well as a movie producer. We talk: 2:10 the junior tennis fraternity 4:00 what it was like to win an NCAA title 8:00 Davis Cup experiences 10:48 how he managed pressure 12:30 what he's learned from commentating 16:54 developing his on camera skills 20:55 his discipline and how he channels it 22:41 his "code" and how he uses it to improve 27:47 tips for the 3.5 player 30:57 why his shirt sleeves are so short 32:49 how I can help him with his calves **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Dr. Mark Kovacs is our guest for the eighth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark was the former director of the Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning departments of the USTA, is the CEO of the Kovacs Institute, and has spent the past two years as the senior director of Sports Science and Health for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also an All American and NCAA Division I champion in doubles for Auburn University. We talk: 1:45 how to get started with a fitness program 3:42 strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility 6:58 30 minutes a day, 7 days a week 9:15 what is overtraining? 12:03 when you should hydrate before a tournament 14:38 what you should eat the night before a match 17:07 what you can eat during a match 19:04 generating power on the serve 29:23 what's the root cause of most injuries 31:00 what part of the body you should focus on the most 33:00 on court vs off court training ratio 35:17 the MK drill **Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Peter Smith is our guest for the seventh episode of Baseline Intelligence. Peter coached Division I men's tennis for over 30 years, winning 5 NCAA championships, 2 National coach the year awards, and took four different schools into the top 25. He also spent time coaching top American professionals Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey. We talk: 3:25 Why his teams won so many NCAA championships 6:00 How the love of his players improved performance 8:37 Loving the big moments 10:00 The difference between good and great 12:00 Common "walls" players put up 17:05 His coaching philosophy 19:00 Coaching a college match 24:48 Top thing he looked for in a recruit 28:27 Top thing a 3.5 player can do to improve 29:51 How easy it was to coaching against me 32:10 A legendary coaching story ** Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Marc Lucero is our guest for the sixth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Marc spent time as the assistant coach at Princeton University, was a USTA national coach, and has coached several top professional players including Shelby Rogers, Genie Bouchard and Steve Johnson. He also has his own podcast "Check the Marc" and is a commentator for collegiate and professional tennis matches. We talk: 1:40 How he comes up with a game plan for his players 5:18 Why it takes time for a game plan to work 9:39 What a relationship between a pro player and their coach looks like 11:41 Differences between the men's and women's games 14:52 What tactics the pros use that you can add to your game 16:53 His coaching influences 20:53 His communication style 22:53 The most important skill to have as a coach 26:10 His biggest mistake as a coach and what he learned from it ** Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Carlos and Josh Goffi are our guests for the fifth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Carlos is the author of "Tournament Tough" and was the longtime coach of world number 1 and 7-time grand slam champion John McEnroe. His son, Josh, is currently the head men's tennis coach at the University of South Carolina where he helped coach Paul Jubb to the individual NCAA Singles title in 2019. We talk: 2:30 Carlos' first tennis lesson with John McEnroe 4:45 What you should be doing between points 6:30 Controlling your opponent 10:22 The traffic light analogy 14:45 The two phases of junior development 21:00 The role of the tennis parent 28:30 Kids who have parents as their coach 34:00 Not all points are worth the same **Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Nick Saviano is our guest for the fourth episode of Baseline Intelligence. Nick is widely regarded as one of the world's preeminent tennis coaches with over 45 years of world class experience. He has helped helped train over 75 players who have gone on to professional careers on the WTA and ATP tours, including world number ones, olympic gold medalists and grand slam champions. We talk: 1:25 What he looks for in a player 6:12 The difference between nerves and fear 9:08 The ground rules for playing a tournament 15:30 Everybody has an on-court personality 19:05 Every practice shot should have a tactical objective 24:26 Core fundamentals for developing an elite serve 28:52 How much time a player should dedicate to practicing serve and return 31:11 What to do when you aren't playing well in a match **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Craig O'Shannessy is our guest for the third episode of Baseline Intelligence. Craig is the leading strategy analyst for the ATP Tour and most recently spent three years as the strategy and data analyst for Novak Djokovic from 2017-2019. He is also the founder of braingametennis.com, an educational website with multiple courses for the avid tennis player. We talk: 3:32 - When he learned the value of using video for the first time 8:45 - Focusing on yourself vs. focusing on your opponent 13:45 - How he helped Rajeev Ram get back into the top 100 20:03 - What your strategy should be in the first four shots 23:48 - How often you should practice serve and return + 1 28:53 - The storm cloud analogy 30:24 - The leaking cup analogy 34:47 - The "center window" of the doubles court 37:50 - The future of tennis strategy 40:04 - What tactic makes him cringe the most 41:27 - The most important statistic in tennis 43:00 - What type of errors you want to make **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Rajeev Ram is our guest for the second episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is ranked 4th in the ATP Doubles Rankings after a fantastic 2021 season where he (and partner Joe Salisbury) reached the Australian Open final, the semifinals of Wimbledon and won the US Open. We talk: 3:42 - How he maintains his emotional energy throughout a long season 5:04 - Managing 10 point tiebreakers 11:10 - What he and Joe need to work on to finish as the top ranked doubles team 12:40 - What it's like preparing for a grand slam final 16:00 - How the game of doubles is changing 21:30 - What makes a great doubles partner 27:20 - What it means to be a "performer" 31:45 - How to avoid burnout **sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
18th ranked Jessica Pegula joins us for the first episode of Baseline Intelligence. She recently wrapped up a career year by reaching the quarterfinals of the 2021 Australian Open and jumping 44 spots in the WTA Rankings. We talk: 1:55 - What she credits her jump in the rankings to 7:25 - How 1% improvement makes all the difference 10:35 - What she counts as a bad error 14:45 - Her most basic tactic in a match 21:36 - What she did as a junior that helped her become a pro 23:56 - What she would do differently as a junior player 34:34 - Tells us about practice "tickles" 38:10 - Why she feeds her dogs so much before she goes on the road **Sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com
Welcome to the Baseline Intelligence podcast! Each episode will feature a prominent player or coach who will share what they've learned throughout their careers. We'll discuss their strategies, techniques, mindsets, fitness plans, and anything else they consider when trying to be great at the game we all love. My hope is that each episode will help you learn something new and improve your game without even hitting a tennis ball.