Ep. 51: Jonathan Stokke Talks Coaching

21/07/2025 1h 33min
Ep. 51:  Jonathan Stokke Talks Coaching

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Episode Synopsis

In this conversation, Alvin Owusu and Torrey Hawkins are joined by Jonathan Stokke from the Baseline Intelligence podcast to discuss the intricacies of tennis coaching and the transition from college to professional tennisThey explore the importance of practice partners, the impact of college tennis on professional players, and the significance of mental strength in achieving success. Jonathan shares his journey from being a player to a coach, emphasizing the need for networking and the evolving landscape of college tennis. The discussion also touches on the fan experience and how it relates to player development, ultimately highlighting the balance between the two. In this conversation, Jonathan Stokke shares his journey through coaching, discussing the challenges he faced at Duke, the joy of impacting players' lives, and the evolving landscape of college tennis with the introduction of NIL and the transfer portal. He reflects on the importance of coaching styles, the benefits of online coaching, and the innovative format of Intennse tennis, emphasizing the need for entertainment in sports.Send us a text

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