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.
The W sponsors men's tennis in the SLIAC despite its women's-college heritage, with men's teams dating to 2023-24
The 2026-27 men's roster lists nine players from Alabama, Tennessee, Peru, Bolivia, Spain, Venezuela, India, and Colombia
Head coach Hayden Embry leads both tennis programs (per the Owls head coach directory), with Brandon Doumit as manager
The Owls are based in Columbus, Mississippi
Mississippi Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Mississippi University for Women Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Hayden Embry (Head 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 Mississippi University for Women 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 Mississippi University for Women is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Mississippi University for Women 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 Mississippi University for Women Men's Tennis program?
Hayden Embry is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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