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 9.0–12.0
Girls — typical rangeUTR 5.5–9.0
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.
Mirko Bjelica is entering his 7th season as Evangel's head tennis coach in 2026-27.
Bjelica previously served as head women's coach at Western Illinois, coached at Tennessee Tech, and led the Montenegro national team for five years.
Evangel plays its home matches at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Evangel Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Evangel University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Mirko Bjelica (Head 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 Evangel University NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–12.0 (boys) and 5.5–9.0 (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 Evangel University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Evangel 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 Evangel University Men's Tennis program?
Mirko Bjelica is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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