About
Diamond Athletics offers baseball with teams, batting cages, and coaching; softball with teams, batting cages, and coaching; competitive dance with jazz, lyrical, hip hop classes, and competition teams; cheerleading with all-star cheer competition teams; tumbling and stunt training; and athletic training for young athletes.
Programs
- Baseball — Teams, batting cages, and coaching.
- Softball — Teams, batting cages, and coaching.
- Competitive Dance — Jazz, lyrical, hip hop classes and competition teams.
- Cheerleading — All-star cheer competition teams.
- Tumbling — Tumbling and stunt training.
- Athletic Training — Training for young athletes.
About the provider
Diamond Athletics began in 2010 and officially opened in Fall 2012. The leadership team includes Kelli Talley Santos, owner and coach; Nick Santos, founder and Baseball Director; Kelli Talley Santos, Founder and Dance/Cheer Director; and Josh Newman, Owner and Director of Softball. The mission is to inspire athletes to reach their full potential, both on and off the field, with positive reinforcement and clear direction. The staff has over 30 years of combined professional and collegiate experience, and Josh Newman was part of the NFCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year in 2009.
Located in Woodway, Texas, just outside Waco, and serves families throughout the greater Waco and Central Texas area. All student athletes try out for competitive teams. Equipment and uniforms are based on sport. College recruiting opportunities are available across all sports, with many former students recruited for college athletics across the nation.
What families say
“We are so thankful for our family at diamond athletics! They have helped filled a part of my children's lives that is christ led, and goes beyond athletics. The whole experience has really impacted our lives. thankful.” — Heather G.
Last updated November 3, 2026.
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