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 4.5–7.5
Boys — typical rangeUTR 6.5–10.0
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.
Won the 2025 NJCAA Region 4 Division I Women's Tennis Tournament - first region title since 2021; program moved up from DIII (titles 2019, 2021) to DI four years earlier
Represented Region 4 at the 2026 NJCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship in Sumter, SC (May 2-6)
Coach Julie Milota (IVCC alumna) named 2025 Region 4 Coach of the Year; Grace Pecchio (No. 3 singles), Raleigh Leininger (No. 5) and Mina James (No. 6) won 2025 region flight titles
Illinois Valley Community Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Illinois Valley Community College Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Julie Milota (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NJCAA / JUCO recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Illinois Valley Community College NJCAA / JUCO tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 4.5–7.5 (girls) and 6.5–10.0 (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 Illinois Valley Community College is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Illinois Valley Community 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 Valley Community College Women's Tennis program?
Julie Milota is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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