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.
Melinda Descant was named the first women's tennis coach in LSUA history for the 2014-15 season; she is in her 12th season in 2026.
LSUA reached the NAIA postseason in 2026 for the 11th consecutive season, entering as the 7 seed and reaching the quarterfinal; finished 11-6 with Nahia Echaide and Isabella Stuurman earning ITA and NAIA All-American honors.
Descant's teams have recorded a team GPA of 3.0 or higher in every season she has been at the helm.
LSUA sponsors only women's tennis; the school's other six varsity sports are men's baseball, basketball and soccer plus women's basketball, soccer and softball.
Louisiana State Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Louisiana State University Alexandria Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Melinda Descant (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 Louisiana State University Alexandria 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 Louisiana State University Alexandria is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Louisiana State University Alexandria 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 Louisiana State University Alexandria Women's Tennis program?
Melinda Descant is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
Own or run Louisiana State University Alexandria Women's Tennis?
Claim this free listing to update your programs, add photos and contact info, and get a ✓ Verified by owner badge. It takes about a minute.
We sent a 6-digit code to . Enter it below (codes expire after 30 minutes).
No access to that inbox?
Add this TXT record to your website's DNS (), then click the button:
Thanks — claim received! We'll review it and get back to you within 2 business days.
✓ Verified! This listing is now marked as verified by its owner. You can update it anytime from your confirmation email.