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.
Steidlmayer hired July 2012 (14th season in 2026-27); named 2015 Big West Coach of the Year after a 16-win season and the program's first-ever Big West regular-season title (shared), then a record 17 wins in 2016
Four straight Big West semifinal appearances 2022-25; 2024-25: 14-7 (4-2 Big West) with an eight-match win streak and wins over Sacramento State, Utah State, UC San Diego and UC Riverside
Previously coached his alma mater UC San Diego to 12 straight NCAA postseason appearances (2000-11), including a 2007 national semifinal
Home courts: Marya Welch Tennis Center; program joins the Mountain West in 2026-27
UC Davis Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the UC Davis Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Eric Steidlmayer (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 UC Davis 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 UC Davis is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does UC Davis 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 UC Davis Men's Tennis program?
Eric Steidlmayer is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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