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.
Schmid named head coach July 2025 (interim 2024-25; nine years at Pepperdine); contract extended through 2030 (June 2026)
2025-26: 21-5, NCAA Quarterfinals, final ITA No. 9; 12th consecutive WCC Championship (4-1 over No. 51 San Diego); 13 ranked wins, five top-10 wins — beat No. 6 Oklahoma in Super Regionals, fell to No. 3 Ohio State in QF; Schmid WCC Coach of the Year
2026 award winners: Živa Falkner WCC Co-Player of the Year, Sonja Zhiyenbayeva WCC Freshman of the Year; seven Waves earned all-conference honors
33 WCC championships, 40 NCAA Tournament appearances since 1982; home courts: Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center
Pepperdine Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Pepperdine Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Tassilo Schmid (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 Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine Women's Tennis program?
Tassilo Schmid is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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