{"podcast":{"title":"Insider's Playbook:  Smart Strategies for Competitive Senior Tennis Players Over 50","slug":"insider-s-playbook-smart-strategies-for-competitive-senior-tennis-players-over-50-7487951","podcast_index_feed_id":7487951,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/aFDkn5JG.rss","website_url":"https://mike-tennis.com/playbook","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4bf732e4-2eb8-4a9b-8be5-10d929c13cba/logos/49620cd4-ae27-4753-bcc4-5a8f9f293e2c.png","author":"Mike Rogers - Founder of Senior Tennis Unpacked","episode_count":50,"summary":"If you’re over 50 and still driven by competition, Insider’s Playbook is built for you. This podcast goes beyond generic tennis advice and into the strategic, physical, and mental edge senior players need to compete longer and win more matches. Hosted by senior tennis tournament competitor Mike Rogers, and founder os SeniorTennisUnpacked.com , each episode features elite coaches, national champions, and performance experts sharing real strategies to help you move smarter, train efficiently, stay injury-resistant, and out-think opponents who rely on youth alone. Subscribe now and step inside the playbook that top senior players use to keep raising their game.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T04:17:02.640971+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insider-s-playbook-smart-strategies-for-competitive-senior-tennis-players-over-50-7487951"},"episode":{"title":"Your Net Position Is Wrong — The Real Reason Your Doubles Poaches Fail I Jonathan Stokke","slug":"your-net-position-is-wrong-the-real-reason-your-doubles-poaches-fail-i-jonathan-stokke","published_at":"2026-05-05T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insider-s-playbook-smart-strategies-for-competitive-senior-tennis-players-over-50-7487951/your-net-position-is-wrong-the-real-reason-your-doubles-poaches-fail-i-jonathan-stokke","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insider-s-playbook-smart-strategies-for-competitive-senior-tennis-players-over-50-7487951","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c18edb99a5b525f7e816b0d31ec504966f6ebad5ec26143650850abeea0131ca/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0OTQxN2M5Ni01MzM5LTRjNmMtOTNiZC1hYjIyMzAxOTk2NzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0YmY3MzJlNC0yZWI4LTRhOWItOGJlNS0xMGQ5MjljMTNjYmEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODY3Y2VhODhmNjcyZTZiZWJjZTJjYmIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNjg4YzIxZmRlNjRiYWU3NGU0ZWQzL2luc2lkZXJzLXBsYXlib29rLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0zX18xLTI5LTYubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c18edb99a5b525f7e816b0d31ec504966f6ebad5ec26143650850abeea0131ca/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0OTQxN2M5Ni01MzM5LTRjNmMtOTNiZC1hYjIyMzAxOTk2NzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0YmY3MzJlNC0yZWI4LTRhOWItOGJlNS0xMGQ5MjljMTNjYmEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODY3Y2VhODhmNjcyZTZiZWJjZTJjYmIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNjg4YzIxZmRlNjRiYWU3NGU0ZWQzL2luc2lkZXJzLXBsYXlib29rLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0zX18xLTI5LTYubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"📄 Episode Description Most doubles players think poaching is a gamble — a wing-and-a-prayer lunge you attempt when you \"feel it.\" Jonathan Stokke says that's exactly backwards. In this episode of Insider's Playbook, Stokke breaks down why 99% of his poaches are pre-planned before the ball is struck, why standing near the singles sideline is quietly killing your net game, and why the real default at the net isn't \"hold your position\" — it's move . If you've ever gotten burned down the line and retreated to your corner, this conversation will rewire how you think about your entire role as a net player. ✅ Key Takeaways · Poaching is a decision, not a reaction — Stokke commits to the cross-court before his opponent swings. If you're waiting to \"read\" the ball, you're already late. · The math is on your side — 75–90% of returns go cross-court at every level. You don't need to be a mind reader. You need to trust the percentage. · Your starting position is probably wrong — Standing close to the singles sideline forces you to run to the poach. Move your inside foot 5–6 feet from the center service line and suddenly it's a step and a half, not a sprint. · Flip the default — Poaching should be your go-to; staying is the mix-up. Most rec players have this exactly reversed, and it's why they never build real poaching confidence. · Getting burned is part of the deal — Every bad rep is a rep off your learning curve. Stokke's mindset: five missed poaches means five fewer standing between you and doing it well. · with the wrong pattern just grooves the wrong pattern 250 times. Jonathan Stokke: www.stokketenniscoaching.com Stokke Doubles Academy: https://www.skool.com/stokke-doubles-academy/about #TennisTips #DoublesStrategy #SeniorTennis #TennisCoaching #USTATennis #TennisLife #NetPla…","meta_description":"📄 Episode Description Most doubles players think poaching is a gamble — a wing-and-a-prayer lunge you attempt when you \"feel it.\" Jonathan Stokke says tha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1320,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/insider-s-playbook-smart-strategies-for-competitive-senior-tennis-players-over-50-7487951/episodes/your-net-position-is-wrong-the-real-reason-your-doubles-poaches-fail-i-jonathan-stokke/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/insider-s-playbook-smart-strategies-for-competitive-senior-tennis-players-over-50-7487951/your-net-position-is-wrong-the-real-reason-your-doubles-poaches-fail-i-jonathan-stokke.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}