What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Mid-major 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 9.0–11.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.5–12.5
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.
Steve Ascher in his 18th year (2025-26); three-time Big Sky Coach of the Year (2012, 2014, 2024)
2014: won the first regular-season title in program history with a perfect 9-0 mark, ending Sacramento State's 112-match league winning streak — the first non-Sac State regular-season title since the Big Sky went round-robin in 2004
2024: claimed a share of the Big Sky regular-season title (6-2, clinched with a 5-2 win at Montana State) and a Big Sky MVP; 2026: Kelsey Phillips was Big Sky MVP after an undefeated run through league play
The 2026 roster adds five newcomers, highlighted by Missoula native Remi Demblans-Dechans coming home
Montana Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Montana Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Steve Ascher (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 Montana NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–11.0 (girls) and 10.5–12.5 (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 Montana is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Montana 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 Montana Women's Tennis program?
Steve Ascher is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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