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.
Scott Barker enters his sixth season as head coach in 2026; Norwich's men's tennis competes in the Empire 8 (other sports in the GNAC)
2025: 10-4, most wins in program history, first postseason victory and home playoff match since 2015; 4-1 in Empire 8 play, conference semifinalist
2026: 13-3 set a new program wins record for the second straight year; five Cadets earned all-conference honors; 92-30 singles/doubles combined in 2025
Barker founded the Vermont Tennis Academy in 2012, USPTR/USPTA certified, USTA New England Volunteer of the Year 2013
Norwich Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Norwich University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Scott Barker (Head 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 Norwich University 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 Norwich University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Norwich 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 Norwich University Men's Tennis program?
Scott Barker is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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