What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Lower / developing programs 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 8.0–10.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
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.
Won the Southland regular-season title in 2025 — the sixth Southland regular-season or tournament title for the Lady Demons in 16 years, under four different head coaches
Southland tournament championships in 2010, 2013, and 2015 with NCAA Tournament appearances
Home: the Jack Fisher Tennis Complex in Natchitoches
Posted a 75-23 conference dual-match record beginning in 2010
Northwestern State Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Northwestern State University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Marcos Morelli (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 Northwestern State University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 8.0–10.0 (girls) and 10.0–11.5 (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 Northwestern State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Northwestern 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 Northwestern State University Women's Tennis program?
Marcos Morelli is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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