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.
2025-26: 17-9, 9-0 Big West — regular-season + tournament titles (2nd straight), NCAA berth; final ITA #50; 6th Big West title under Thibodeau
Simon Thibodeau head coach since 2012 (ex-Fresno State, six WAC COY awards); 2026 Big West Coach of the Year; Ekua Youri Big West Player of the Year
Amelia Honer became program's first All-American since 1996 (2x ITA All-American; NCAA singles quarterfinalist 2024)
Reached NCAA championships 3 times in last 5 years; home matches at Arnhold Tennis Center
UC Santa Barbara Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the UC Santa Barbara Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Simon Thibodeau (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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does UC Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Women's Tennis program?
Simon Thibodeau is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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