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.
Will-Van Alstyne hired 2023 (entering 4th season 2026-27): six-time All-American and SEC Player of the Year as a Florida player, two years pro, eight-year coaching resume
Daniella Dimitrova (ex-Baylor, former No. 68 ITF junior, No. 1 in Bulgaria) named 2026 All-WCC Second Team singles and WCC Singles Player of the Week (March 2026)
2025: 7 wins eclipsed prior season's six in Will-Van Alstyne's second season; 4-3 marathon win over Saint Mary's clinched by Velizara Fileva
Home courts: Degheri Tennis Center
Santa Clara Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Santa Clara Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Allie Will-Van Alstyne (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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Women's Tennis program?
Allie Will-Van Alstyne is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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