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 9.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 6.5–9.5
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.
Finished 5-11 in 2026 with a 2-4 PBC record (source: https://peachbeltconference.org/standings.aspx?path=mten)
Tom Bates was hired as the first head coach of the MGA tennis program when it became a scholarship sport in 2012, coaching both the men's and women's teams (source: https://mgaknights.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/coaches/tom-bates/13)
Bates led MGA to the NAIA National Championships in each of the program's seven years of NAIA eligibility (source: https://mgaknights.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/coaches/tom-bates/13)
Middle Georgia State Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Middle Georgia State University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Tom Bates (Head Men's Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division II recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Middle Georgia State University NCAA Division II tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–11.5 (boys) and 6.5–9.5 (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 Middle Georgia State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia State University Men's Tennis program?
Tom Bates is the head men's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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