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.
The 2026 women's team was the No. 1 seed (receiving votes in the NAIA poll) and reached the Heart final, falling 4-2 to William Woods.
Scott Goodyear is head coach of both Spartan tennis programs (50-41 at MBU from 2021-22 to 2024-25); he previously coached at UMSL and Lindenwood.
The Heart tennis championship is in only its second year as a conference championship event (2026).
Missouri Baptist Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Missouri Baptist University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Scott Goodyear (Head Tennis 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 Missouri Baptist University 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 Missouri Baptist University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University Women's Tennis program?
Scott Goodyear is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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