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:
Girls — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.5–12.5
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.
Vernon was in her 13th season in Fort Myers in 2025-26 with a 145-100 (.592) record; she is a 2012 USF alumna
FGCU hosted the 2026 ASUN Tournament (Apr. 14-18) at the FGCU Tennis Complex
June Bjork was nationally ranked No. 112 in singles in spring 2026 — the first Eagle to earn a national singles ranking since 2023
Fall marquee event: the Bonita Bay Collegiate Open (Nov. 6-8) at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs; doubles duo Anjali Kotecha/Nora Svensson ranked as high as No. 82 nationally in 2025-26
Florida Gulf Coast Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Florida Gulf Coast University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Courtney Vernon (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 Florida Gulf Coast University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–11.0 (girls) and 10.5–12.5 (boys). 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 Florida Gulf Coast University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Florida Gulf Coast 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 Florida Gulf Coast University Women's Tennis program?
Courtney Vernon is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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