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.
Ricky Rojas was named ETSU's Director of Tennis on July 13, 2023, overseeing both the men's and women's programs after leading the women's team from 2016-23.
The Bucs went 21-4 in 2025-26, winning the SoCon Regular Season Championship and setting a school record with 21 consecutive wins -- the longest active streak in Division I at season's end -- reaching No. 60 in the ITA national rankings.
Oscar Martinez was named 2026 SoCon Player of the Year; he and Martin Vergara competed in the NCAA Doubles Championships and finished the 2026 campaign ranked No. 70 nationally.
Rojas was named 2026 SoCon Men's Tennis Coach of the Year and the ITA/Dunlop Ohio Valley Region Coach of the Year, and reached 200 career head-coaching wins.
East Tennessee State Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the East Tennessee State University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Ricky Rojas (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 East Tennessee State 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 East Tennessee State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee State University Men's Tennis program?
Ricky Rojas is the director of tennis. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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