Michael Joyce: Lessons learned from life on tour

Michael Joyce is our guest for the eleventh episode of Baseline Intelligence. Michael achieved a career high singles ranking of 64 on the ATP tour and had wins over Patrick Rafter and Michael Chang. He's also been the lead coach for many of the best players in the world, including Maria Sharapova, Jessica Pegula, Victoria Azarenka, Johanna Konta and Genie Bouchard. We talk:2:20 Being on the other end of an Agassi highlight3:45 What he did well as a player7:33 Technique vs. tactics11:26 Focusing on yourself vs. the opponent15:00 How his dad helped Maria win the US Open17:45 Lack of set play with juniors26:28 Teaching players to handle pressure30:42 Poker with Phil Jackson32:47 Lessons learned from Maria37:39 Biggest mistake as a coach42:06 Pushback from pro players44:00 Using white lies to motivate46:56 Advice for the 3.5 player51:10 Dismantling the LA Lakerssound effects from https:www.zapsplat.com