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:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 8.0–10.0
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.
Chicago State completed its first tennis season in the Northeast Conference in 2025-26 after joining the NEC in 2024.
Freshman Yurii Hoida became the first Cougar men's tennis player to earn NEC postseason recognition in 2026 — voted NEC Second Team All-Conference in singles and to the NEC All-Rookie Team.
Keiran President joined the athletic department as Director of Tennis in January 2025, arriving from McPherson College, where he led teams to top-20 ITA rankings and four KCAC titles and was named 2023 KCAC Men's Coach of the Year.
Chicago State Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Chicago State University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Jack Barton (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 Chicago State University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.0–11.5 (boys) and 8.0–10.0 (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 Chicago State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Chicago 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 Chicago State University Men's Tennis program?
Jack Barton is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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