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 9.0–12.0
Girls — typical rangeUTR 5.5–9.0
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.
Brian Nelson was hired as head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs in July 2025; he has 300 career dual-match wins.
Nelson previously coached at Southeast Oklahoma State, winning three of the last five Great American Conference championships, and spent 11 seasons at Seminole State College (NJCAA), where the 2016 team was national runner-up.
The Eagles men's team finished 13-8 in 2025 and competes in the NAIA Unaffiliated Group postseason for men's tennis.
Returners include seniors Matias Panaranda and Sebastian Romanos plus sophomores Alvaro Tormo Lopez and Fabio Veiga.
Texas A&M Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Texas A&M University-Texarkana Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Brian Nelson (Head 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 Texas A&M University-Texarkana NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–12.0 (boys) and 5.5–9.0 (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 Texas A&M University-Texarkana is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Texas A&M University-Texarkana 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 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Men's Tennis program?
Brian Nelson is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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