What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Lower / developing programs Tennis?
College coaches look at UTR before anything else — it's the fastest way they filter recruits. Here's the typical recruited range for this level:
Girls — typical rangeUTR 8.0–10.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
Typical roster bands, not cutoffs. Coaches recruit the whole player — grades, character, and how you compete all matter. The most honest benchmark for any school is its current roster's level: ask the coach directly.
Willis Mbandi is listed by the school as Head Coach of both the men's and women's tennis programs (in his 12th year at Alabama A&M)
The 2026-27 women's roster features eight players, including seniors Gabrielle Henderson and Sofia Sotelo Raya
The Lady Bulldogs play home matches in Huntsville, Alabama
Alabama A&M Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Alabama A&M University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Willis Mbandi (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division I recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Alabama A&M University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–10.0 (girls) and 10.0–11.5 (boys). Those are typical roster bands, not cutoffs — coaches recruit the whole player, and walk-ons can sit below the band. The most honest benchmark for Alabama A&M University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Alabama A&M University offer athletic scholarships for tennis?
Scholarship rules differ by division: D1 and D2 programs can offer athletic scholarships, D3 programs offer only academic/need-based aid, and NAIA/JUCO programs have their own aid rules. Ask the staff what is available for your recruiting class.
Who coaches the Alabama A&M University Women's Tennis program?
Willis Mbandi is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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