University of Mount Saint Vincent Athletics Brings Tennis Back to Riverdale

The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV)’s Department of Athletics has brought back its men’s and women’s tennis programs for the first time since 2009. The men’s Dolphins, who compete in the Skyline Conference, are led by head coach Rob Kiley. The women’s Dolphins, whose season concluded in the fall, will be led in the 2026-2027 season by head coach Danielle Carr, who became head coach this month. The programs bring UMSV’s expanded count of athletic team offerings to 16 unique sports.

“Bringing on Rob is an important step as we reintroduce men’s tennis at UMSV,” stated Christine Friel, Director for Athletics and Recreation. “This inaugural season is about establishing culture, standards, and long term success. I’m excited for Rob and our student athletes.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Danielle, our new tennis coach, whose depth of experience and strong connections within our local tennis community make her an exceptional addition to our program,” stated Friel. “Her leadership and passion for player development will be instrumental in elevating our young athletes. We’re confident she will help build a competitive, successful program both on and off the court.”

About Coach Rob Kiley

Kiley is a proven leader with Division I playing experience, championship-level coaching success, and nearly two decades of player development on Long Island. A former student-athlete at Wagner College, he competed at the second singles position, compiling an impressive 17–7 record and earning Most Valuable Player honors during the 2006–07 season. He also served as team captain. Before his collegiate career, he established himself as one of New York State’s top junior players. His accolades include being named CHSAA Tennis Player of the Year, earning All-CHSAA NY State honors, and finishing as State Champion Runner-Up in Second Singles. 

Kiley has served as Varsity Boys Tennis Coach at Oceanside High School since 2017, leading the program to two conference championships. In addition, he has worked extensively as a private tennis instructor since 2006, coaching players of all levels through individualized and group instruction throughout Long Island. He holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Adelphi University and has been an educator at Oceanside High School since 2010, teaching AP Environmental Science, Earth Science, and Astronomy.

About Coach Danielle Carr

Danielle Carr served as an assistant women’s tennis coach at UMSV during the Fall 2025 season, and stepped into the head coaching role in April. Carr was the head women’s tennis coach at Yeshiva University from 2017 to 2024, where she led all aspects of the program, including recruiting, match preparation, and player development, while also earning a Skyline Conference championship in 2017. Carr is currently the JV boys’ tennis coach at Blind Brook High School and also coached modified boys’ tennis at the school. Her coaching resume includes work with New York Junior Tennis & Learning, City Parks Foundation, and various youth development programs throughout the region.

Carr is currently an adjunct lecturer in Sport Science and Professional Tennis Management at Manhattanville University, while continuing her near 10-year role as an adjunct lecturer in English at UMSV. She has also taught English literature and writing at the City College of New York for nearly a decade. Carr played tennis collegiately at Division-I Siena College, where she graduated in 2006 with her Bachelor of Arts in English. 

About the University of Mount Saint Vincent

Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) offers a nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark 70-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River, 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational, and career opportunities of New York City, the University equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for lives of achievement, professional accomplishment, and leadership in the 21st century. With an enrollment of 4,225 students (undergraduate and graduate), UMSV has a 12:1 student-to faculty ratio and offers 75+ academic programs. Ninety percent of its students are preparing for public services careers in education or healthcare.