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 5.5–9.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–12.0
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.
Jessica Simeri enters her fourth year as head coach, having led the women's program through its inaugural CCAC season
She is a former Purdue Tennis On Campus leader, earning TOC Midwest and National Leader of the Year awards, and played No. 1 singles as a freshman at Saint Joseph High School
She instructs at South Bend Racquet Club, is the two-time defending South Bend Metro champion, and still competes in USTA leagues (helped her 4.5 team reach Nationals in Arizona)
Indiana Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Indiana University South Bend Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Jessica Simeri (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NAIA recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Indiana University South Bend NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 5.5–9.0 (girls) and 9.0–12.0 (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 Indiana University South Bend is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Indiana University South Bend 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 Indiana University South Bend Women's Tennis program?
Jessica Simeri is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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