What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Lower / developing programs 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:
Girls — typical rangeUTR 8.0–10.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
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.
Hernan Geria, a Jackson State alumnus ('16/'18), is head coach of both the men's and women's tennis programs
The Lady Tigers won the 2024 SWAC regular-season championship (15-8, 8-1), with Geria named SWAC Women's Head Coach of the Year
Jackson State reached the SWAC championship match in both 2023 and 2025 on the women's side, winning the 2022 title and appearing in the NCAA Tournament (17-7, 9-0 SWAC)
As a player, Geria helped Jackson State reclaim the 2016 SWAC men's title, ending a 15-year drought, and played in the NCAA Tournament
Jackson State Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Jackson State University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Hernan Geria (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division I recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Jackson State University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–10.0 (girls) and 10.0–11.5 (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 Jackson State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Jackson State 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 Jackson State University Women's Tennis program?
Hernan Geria is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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