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:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.5–12.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.0
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.
Gross (in his 20th season at the helm in 2017) led the Pilots to the program's first WCC title that year — a 4-3 comeback over rival Pepperdine at the Louisiana-Pacific Tennis Center, finishing 17-2, 7-1 WCC and ranked No. 50
Gross coached All-American Travis Parrott (2002), 11 All-WCC singles selections, and three ITA Top-100 players; founded The Academy junior program in 1994; played at Texas and Washington
2026: 6-1 win over Montana State at home (March 1) behind doubles sweep and match-clinching point from Stefan Skobelev
Home courts: Louisiana-Pacific Tennis Center
Portland Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Portland Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Aaron Gross (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 Portland NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.5–12.5 (boys) and 9.0–11.0 (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 Portland is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Portland 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 Portland Men's Tennis program?
Aaron Gross is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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