What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Mid-major 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 10.5–12.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.0
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.
Drake men's tennis joined the Mid-American Conference as an affiliate member, announced June 23, 2026 by athletics director Brian Hardin — joining a league that has sponsored men's tennis since 1947.
Historic 2026 season: a program-record 14-match winning streak and a finish as the No. 8 team in the ITA Regional Rankings.
Won the 2017 MVC tournament championship (the last men's title before the MVC stopped sponsoring men's tennis in 2017); the Bulldogs have made eight NCAA Championship appearances.
Head coach Justin Stuckey was named Director of Tennis for both Drake programs starting in 2026-27.
Drake Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Drake University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Justin Stuckey (Director of Tennis) 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 Drake University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.5–12.5 (boys) and 9.0–11.0 (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 Drake University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Drake 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 Drake University Men's Tennis program?
Justin Stuckey is the director of tennis. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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