Florida tennis pro Kyle LaCroix recently featured on Tennis Channel

Jan 20, 2025

When you first meet Kyle LaCroix, it's hard to believe he's a tennis pro. He looks more like an imposing UFC heavyweight fighter. Lacroix admits this is the impression many get upon meeting him when he was recently featured on the Tennis Channel.

Married to Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix, CEO of Love Serving Autism, the two make a formidable pair in the world of Florida Tennis. Kyle currently runs SETS Consulting and remains a well-known figure throughout the local (and national) tennis scene. But his backstory is a fascinating one.

Growing up in the tennis rich environment of South Florida, Kyle LaCroix knew his career path from an early age. It was his dream to be involved in tennis. This passion led him to the innovative Professional Tennis Management Program at Ferris State University. Graduates of this unique program earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing with a specialization in Tennis Coaching and Administration.

After graduating from Ferris State, Kyle enrolled in the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Business and received his MBA. In 2004, Kyle was hired as a teaching professional of a new club called The Oaks at Boca Raton. Kyle and the club staff were an integral part of changing the tennis landscape in South Florida. The Oaks at Boca Raton gained a reputation as the premier tennis club in the area.

Prior to his work at the Oaks at Boca Raton, Kyle worked at Saddlebrook Resort. He was player development manager for the high-performance academy and coached in the adult program. He previously worked as a tennis pro at the prestigious Philadelphia Cricket Club where he organized camps, practices and all player/member services.

In 2022, Kyle was named a USPTA (now RSPA) Master Professional, the highest rating achievable by a tennis professional. And just recently, Kyle was recognized at RSPA Member of the Year. However, it's not Kyle's impressive pedigree that caught the attention of the producers at Tennis Channel. It was his early years, living out of his car, to catch a break in the tennis industry.

Check out the Tennis Channel video clip below to learn more about Kyle's fascinating journey.