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.
Jackson (assistant for 19 years under Bill Maze) named head coach for 2024-25, entering 3rd season in 2026-27; Maze retired after 2023-24 following a 34-year coaching career (29 with the Aggies)
2025-26: 12-11 — first winning regular season since 2021-22 — and second straight Big West Tournament appearance, with Polina Marakhtanova earning All-Big West first team in singles and doubles
2026 highlights: beat UC San Diego 4-1 in the Big West tournament first round (2025) and earned a first-ever road win at Hawai'i on April 11, 2026
Program joins the Mountain West in 2026-27
UC Davis Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the UC Davis Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Sara Jackson (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 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 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 Women's Tennis program?
Sara Jackson is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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