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.
Joseph Hodge has been Delaware State's head women's tennis coach since January 2024; he was named the USTA Delaware District College Coach of the Year in 2025
The Hornets were the No. 5 seed in the 2026 MEAC women's tennis championship; in 2024-25 they were MEAC runners-up, beating Coppin State and Howard before falling to South Carolina State
Hodge holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting from Michigan State University and previously coached boys' tennis at Wilmington Friends
The 2026-27 roster includes players from Spain (Valencia, Castellon), Germany (Hannover) and Maryland
Delaware State Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Delaware State University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Joseph Hodge (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 Delaware State 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 Delaware State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Delaware 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 Delaware State University Women's Tennis program?
Joseph Hodge is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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