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 5.5–9.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–12.0
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.
Nicole Salazar is head coach of Sterling's men's and women's tennis programs, assisted by Vincent Giordanelli (Sterling College athletics staff directory).
Women's players Cylie LaTourell and Greta Fankhauser were named 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes.
Five Warriors posted their first collegiate wins at the Bethany Invitational in September 2026.
The Warriors play home tennis at SC Courts in Sterling.
Sterling Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Sterling College Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Nicole Salazar (Head Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NAIA recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Sterling College NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 5.5–9.0 (girls) and 9.0–12.0 (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 Sterling College is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Sterling College 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 Sterling College Women's Tennis program?
Nicole Salazar is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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