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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 [email protected] 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
You can find more from Rick here
https://rickmacci.com/
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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
Click here for more great information from Will
https://www.thetennistribe.com/
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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/
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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
** Click here if you're interested in my NYC doubles camp this August!
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You can also email me directly with any questions you have about the NYC doubles camp at [email protected]
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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
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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
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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
Click here to subscribe to my YouTube channel
https://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=4RLwRvnRepGZZyXl
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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
Click here to subscribe to bonus episodes
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https://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUgnTwHQ19DztP4C
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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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https://youtube.com/@StokkeTennis?si=FUsbjorx61kb-S66
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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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