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.
Jeff Brandes joined Temple as Director of Tennis in August 2024, overseeing both the men's and women's programs; previously head coach at Fairleigh Dickinson and Drew, where his men's teams won seven MAC Freedom and six Landmark Conference championships and made five NCAA Tournament appearances.
Atakan Gezer was named assistant men's tennis coach on Aug. 8, 2025, joining after two seasons as a graduate assistant at Tulane under Mark Booras and a prior assistant-coach stint at Washington and Lee.
The 2023-24 men's tennis record book lists Steve Mauro as head coach from 2006 onward with a 227-161 career record.
Temple Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Temple University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Jeff Brandes (Director of Tennis) 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 Temple University 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 Temple University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Temple 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 Temple University Men's Tennis program?
Jeff Brandes is the director of tennis. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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