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.
Marc Thomas was named Men's and Women's Head Tennis Coach on June 26, 2025, succeeding Tyler Stephen, who led the program from 2015-16 through 2024-25
2026-27 rosters list Thomas as head coach with Kyle Collette as assistant coach
2026: No. 2 seed; beat No. 3 Baldwin Wallace 4-2 in the OAC semifinals (senior Max Fickas clinched at No. 2 singles) before falling to Ohio Northern in the championship match
Otterbein Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Otterbein University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Marc Thomas (Men's and Women's Head Tennis 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 Otterbein 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 Otterbein University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Otterbein 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 Otterbein University Men's Tennis program?
Marc Thomas is the men's and women's head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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