Gianna Diaz

Driven student-athlete and extensive leader with a passion for service, mentorship, and health sciences/physical therapy. Balances high-level athletic achievement (such as pre-professional soccer competition and captain of varsity/club team) with leadership roles in school organizations, volunteer initiatives, and career-related experiences. Recognized for academic excellence, community impact, and dedication to helping others succeed.

• Selected as one of 11 student-athletes in the entire Miami-Dade County as the Miami Herald All-Dade Girls Soccer First Team (2025–2026)
• Miami Herald All-Dade Girls Soccer Second Team (2024–2025)
• Miami Herald All-Dade Girls Soccer Honorable Mention (2023–2024)
• Chosen as a "Positive Person in Pinecrest" in the Miami Community News (2026)
• Awarded an underclassman school award for "Most Outstanding FIA Magnet Student" (2025)
• Awarded an underclassman school award for "Most Outstanding Yearbook Student" (2026)

• Captain, Miami Palmetto Girls Varsity Soccer (4 years varsity, 2-year captain)

-Led as an effective team player/leader, demonstrating commitment and positivity by leading team practices, mentoring teammates (30 player roster), taking/giving constructive criticism, and offering team unity.

-Earned 3 Miami All-Dade County Awards 

-Served as a consecutive starting player, helping secure 3 consecutive district championships (2023-2026), 1 GMAC (Greater Miami Athletic Conference) title (2025), and regional quarterfinalist (2025-2026)

• Club Soccer Captain, Travel Soccer Team-Miami Breakers FC; Prime FC; Pinecrest Premier ( 7 years, 2-year captain)

-Consistently competed statewide in elite club tournaments, showcasing high-level skills and representing the team at regional competitions while balancing rigorous athletic and academic responsibilities.

-Assisted in securing the State Title championship (2024) and regional quarterfinalist in the regional championship (2024)

• Miami Palmetto Senior High School Yearbook Photo Editor-(4 year Member; 2 year Photo Editor & Co-Head Photo)

-Began efficiently as a staffer (2023-2024) in charge of writing professional pieces that elaborate on stories in the published yearbook.

-Worked my way up to the club editor (2024-2025), where I consistently captured images of the 60+ clubs around the school, carefully editing each piece to be published in the publication eventually.

-Co-led the yearbook photography team (2025-present), capturing 100+ photos to be included and displayed in the production of the yearbook to showcase unforgettable moments throughout the year.

-Trained and mentored 9 underclassman photographers on various techniques, strategies, and insight on capturing photos, as well as providing leadership skills to grade/discipline underclassmen.

• "Know Your Roots" Gold Award Project- Secretary & Board Member, Girl Scouts Gold Award

-Maintained meeting records, project documentation, and communication among team members.

-Assisted in organizing and scheduling initiatives in support of a health awareness project on teen family medical history.

-Supported project planning and community engagement efforts to maximize impact and participation.

• Youth Independent Soccer Trainer

-Designed and led personalized training sessions focused on technical skills, game awareness, and matched each player's confidence in adolescent players (5-10)

-Mentored young athletes by providing constructive feedback, encouragement, and goal-setting strategies to be incorporated in a game-like setting.

-Provided a positive learning environment for players of varying skill levels, and effectively led training sessions to improve players mentally and physically