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 9.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 6.5–9.5
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.
Lakers joined the GLIAC as an NCAA Division II program in 2023 after moving up from the NAIA
In DeNardo's first season the men advanced to the conference semifinals, the best finish in program history
Juan Caicedo became the first Roosevelt player to earn GLIAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week (Feb 2026)
Roosevelt men upset NCAA Division I Chicago State in 2024-25
Roosevelt Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Roosevelt University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Dominic DeNardo (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division II recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Roosevelt University NCAA Division II tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–11.5 (boys) and 6.5–9.5 (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 Roosevelt University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University Men's Tennis program?
Dominic DeNardo is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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