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 5.5–9.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–12.0
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.
No. 7 seed at the 2026 AAC women's tournament; lost 4-0 to No. 2 SCAD Atlanta in the quarterfinal.
9 wins in 2024-25 (most since 1996); first AAC tournament appearance since 2017; Helena Jokanovic earned 2nd Team All-AAC; the team earned 2024 ITA All-Academic Team honors with 8 ITA Scholar-Athletes.
Mark Hodgin Carnes was hired in winter 2021-22 (4th season); he spearheaded a full refurbishment of the program's 6 on-campus courts, completed in spring 2023.
Columbia Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Columbia College (South Carolina) Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Mark Hodgin Carnes (Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NAIA recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Columbia College (South Carolina) NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 5.5–9.0 (girls) and 9.0–12.0 (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 Columbia College (South Carolina) is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Columbia College (South Carolina) 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 Columbia College (South Carolina) Women's Tennis program?
Mark Hodgin Carnes is the head men's and women's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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