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.
David Vest enters his 19th season as head coach of the Samford women's tennis program (named Aug. 2, 2007) with a 239-164 record.
Vest has earned seven Coach of the Year honors, including SoCon Coach of the Year in 2015 and 2018 and the 2014 ITA Southern Region Coach of the Year.
He led the Bulldogs to the 2015 SoCon regular-season and tournament championships and an NCAA appearance; Samford reached three straight SoCon title games from 2015-17.
Eleni Liakonis and Hailey Troup were named to the 2026 All-SoCon Second Team in doubles.
Samford Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Samford University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting David Vest (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 Samford University 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 Samford University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Samford 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 Samford University Women's Tennis program?
David Vest is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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