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.

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Episodes

Craig O'Shannessy: Using data to optimize strategy

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 - ...

Jan 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 3

Rajeev Ram: What it means to be a great performer

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 prepari...

Jan 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 2

Jessica Pegula: Climbing the WTA rankings with 1% improvement

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 d...

Jan 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 1

Introduction to Baseline Intelligence

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.

Jan 03, 2022•52 sec

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