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.
Tom Rishcoff was hired July 10, 2023 as head coach of both programs; he transitioned to leading just the men's program prior to 2024-25 and completed his fourth season in spring 2026
2025-26: reached the Liberty League Semifinals after an 11-8 regular season (5-3 in league play)
In his first year he led the men to their first postseason appearance since 2018-19; 2024-25: Ivan Kisic named Second Team All-Liberty League, Emiliano Pedrero Honorable Mention
Rishcoff was the Middlebury women's assistant in 2022-23 (17-4, NCAA semifinals) and interim head men's coach at Hamilton in 2021-22
Ithaca Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Ithaca College Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Tom Rishcoff (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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca College is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Ithaca 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 Ithaca College Men's Tennis program?
Tom Rishcoff is the head men's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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