• Michael Kosta: From grinding futures to The Daily Show
    Mar 3 2025

    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

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    33 mins
  • SwingVision CEO: How video and AI can improve your tennis game
    Feb 17 2025

    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

    https://swing.vision/r/jonstokke-apple

    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

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    26 mins
  • Ian Westermann: The improvement process and why players get stuck at the same level
    Feb 3 2025

    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


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    39 mins
  • Rajeev Ram: LOSE the right way to WIN more matches
    Jan 20 2025

    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

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    42 mins
  • Jessica Pegula: Play better tiebreakers and "undercook" your practices
    Jan 6 2025

    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

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    37 mins
  • Ashley Neaves: The Tennis Mentor discusses "The Five R's" and how they can improve your groundstrokes
    Dec 23 2024

    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

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    40 mins
  • Eddie Elliott: What wins and loses matches on the pro tour
    Dec 9 2024

    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

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    33 mins
  • Justin Russ: Level up your fitness this offseason
    Nov 25 2024

    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



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    34 mins