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:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 8.0–10.0
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.
Jeff Bricker is in his 12th season (2025-26) leading both Fairfield tennis programs, with 166 combined wins and a 41-25 MAAC record with the men.
Fairfield men were picked first in the 2026 MAAC men's preseason poll (73 points) after MAAC regular-season championships in 2023 and 2024.
The Stags reached three of the last five MAAC Championship finals and have qualified for the conference tournament in eight of the last nine campaigns (excluding 2020).
Fairfield Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Fairfield University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Jeff Bricker (Head Men's & Women's Tennis 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 Fairfield University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.0–11.5 (boys) and 8.0–10.0 (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 Fairfield University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Fairfield 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 Fairfield University Men's Tennis program?
Jeff Bricker is the head men's & women's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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