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.
Illinois College men's tennis was the No. 4 seed (3-3 MWC) at the 2026 Midwest Conference team tournament, facing top-seeded Grinnell in the semifinals
The 2026-27 men's roster opened the fall season on Sept. 2, 2026, with a 10-player roster
Patrick Embley heads both Blueboys and Lady Blues tennis programs with Scott Weakley as associate head coach
Home matches are played at the Bellatti Tennis Complex in Jacksonville, Illinois
Illinois Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Illinois College Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Patrick Embley (Head Men's and Women'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 Illinois College 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 Illinois College is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Illinois College 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 Illinois College Men's Tennis program?
Patrick Embley is the head men's and women's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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