What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division III 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:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 8.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 5.5–9.0
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.
David Purpura was in his 10th season as head coach in 2025-26 (assistant Ron Santacroce, 18th season); Bears compete in the Little East Conference
2024: won the program's first LEC tournament championship in its current format and made the program's first NCAA Tournament trip
2025: reached the LEC championship match again (lost 5-1 to Rhode Island College); picked in the 2026 preseason poll to win the Little East title
Adam Beatrice: three straight All-Little East First Team selections, first BSU LEC Rookie of the Year since 2010; Will Horton slotted at No. 1 singles in 2026
Bridgewater State Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Bridgewater State University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting David Purpura (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division III recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Bridgewater State University NCAA Division III tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–11.5 (boys) and 5.5–9.0 (girls). 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 Bridgewater State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State University Men's Tennis program?
David Purpura is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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