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 9.0–12.0
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.
No. 5 seed at the 2026 AAC men's tournament: upset No. 4 Pikeville 4-2 in the quarterfinal, lost 4-0 to No. 1 Tennessee Wesleyan in the semifinal — the program's first AAC semifinal since 2023.
Finished 8-13 (3-4 AAC) in 2026; 8 dual-match wins were the program's most in a single season since 2022 (11). Wins included a 6-1 AAC victory over Truett McConnell and a 4-3 win over NCAA Division II Carson-Newman.
Marcos Salazar was hired in January 2024 and completed his second season with the Cavaliers in 2025-26; he previously was a graduate assistant at St. Thomas University.
Montreat Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Montreat College Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Marcos Salazar (Head Men's and Women's 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 Montreat College NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–12.0 (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 Montreat College is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Montreat College 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 Montreat College Men's Tennis program?
Marcos Salazar is the head men's and women's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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