Mark Gellard: Becoming an unconditional competitor

Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke

Mark Gellard is our guest for the 48th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark is currently the coach of WTA #23 Magda Linette. Magda has experienced one the best seasons of her career, having reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in singles and reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles.

We talk:

1:29 A normal day on tour

3:36 Using video to scout an opponent

6:38 Reviewing matches with a player

8:33 Coaching in pro matches

11:04 Magda's win vs. Azarenka

13:10 Avoiding the second set letdown

16:57 Keeping players confident

21:40 Accidental winners

26:26 Baseline tactics of the pros

29:44 What separates the good from the great

31:28 Best coaching advice you've ever received

32:31 Best advice for the 4.0 player

Click here to listen to Mark’s podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nFkd8bj7L5ky44qqzQqtK