Kylie Diaz

Kylie Diaz began her tennis journey in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, at the age of seven. By just nine years old, she was already competing in national tournaments across the country, earning multiple titles and quickly establishing herself as one of Ecuador’s top young talents. At 13, she proudly represented Ecuador in South American competitions, achieving success in both singles and doubles. By 14, Kylie captured the prestigious Ecuadorian Masters title—an elite event featuring only the top 10 players in the country—reaching a national ranking as high as No. 3.

Her competitive career later expanded to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) circuit, where she competed internationally, gaining high-level experience and a global perspective on the game. At 18, Kylie continued her tennis career in the United States at Salem University (NCAA Division II) in West Virginia. During her collegiate career, she established herself as one of the top players on her team and at the USCAA National Tournament. In her senior year, she was honored with the Senior-Athlete of the Year Award for achieving the best match win record at the university. Her leadership and commitment also led her to serve as captain of the women’s team.

From August 2025 to April 2026, Kylie served as the Graduate Assistant Coach for both the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Salem University. During this time, she played a key role in player development and team performance, contributing to the women’s team qualifying for regionals for only the third time in program history. Her impact was recognized with a nomination for Coach of the Year, highlighting her leadership, dedication, and coaching ability.

With extensive playing and coaching experience, Kylie has worked with players of all ages and skill levels. She spent two consecutive summers at Tennis on the Lake Academy in Chicago, where she coached junior camps, group clinics, and private lessons. Last summer, she served as a Tennis Professional at Buck Hill Falls, where her dynamic energy, professionalism, and natural charisma made a lasting impression on members. She is excited to return this season.

Kylie brings a unique combination of high-performance playing experience, proven coaching success, and a contagious passion for the game. We are excited to welcome her back to our community this summer and look forward to the energy, professionalism, and experience she will bring to our racquet sports program.

Coaching Philosophy: Kylie focuses on creating a high-energy, engaging environment that builds confidence, encourages consistency, and keeps players motivated while improving their game.