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.
Dennis Smith was named head coach on September 14, 2026, coming from four seasons on NC State's staff where the Wolfpack reached the 2025 NCAA Sweet 16.
Elon was the No. 2 seed at the 2026 CAA Championship; the Phoenix have a 376-235 Division I record since 2000.
Home matches are played at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center in Elon, N.C.
Elon Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Elon University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Dennis Smith (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 Elon 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 Elon University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Elon 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 Elon University Men's Tennis program?
Dennis Smith is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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