Denise Dy

Biography

THE DY FILE PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: San Jose, Calif. EDUCATION Washington (2012): Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Minor: Military Science) Arizona (2021): Master of Science in Entrepreneurship COACHING EXPERIENCE Fresno State (2020-present): Head Coach Arizona (2018-20): Assistant Coach United States Tennis Association [USTA] (2015, 2018 & 2019): National Team Coach for the Pacific Northwest and Southwest Region Washington (2016-18): Assistant Coach Iowa (2014-16): Assistant Coach PLAYING EXPERIENCE Washington (2008-12) Philippine National Team Player (10 years) Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Denise Dy will begin her sixth season entering the 2025-26 campaign as the 11th head coach for the Fresno State women’s tennis program. In 2025, Dy coached the Bulldogs to a 14-9, 6-4 MW record and landed the 'Dogs in the quarterfinal spot of the Mountain West Championships. Fresno State made four appearances in the ITA Top 75 team ranking this spring, as well as a No. 7 ranking in the Northwest region. Dy saw her most successful set of Bulldogs cap their careers off, as Jittakoat and Magrini earned All-MW Doubles. While Magrini and Pizzoni earned All-MW Singles honors. Jittakoat was also named the ITA's Northwest Cissie Leary Sportsmanship award. In 2024, Dy led her Bulldogs to a 10-13, 4-4 MW record, going undefeated at home against conference opponents. Dy coached Carolina Piferi to earn All-MW Singles nod after sporting a perfect 8-0 conference record and 19-4 overall singles rec