What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division III 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 8.0–11.5
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.
Josh Lopez leads both Yellow Jacket tennis programs with GA Landon Ferree
HPU plays its home matches at the Nabers Tennis Center in Brownwood, TX
The 2026 Yellow Jackets closed their campaign in the ASC Championship Tournament
Howard Payne Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Howard Payne University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Josh Lopez (Head Men's Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division III recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Howard Payne University NCAA Division III tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–11.5 (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 Howard Payne University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University Men's Tennis program?
Josh Lopez is the head men's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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