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.
Competes as an affiliate member of the Mid-American Conference for men's tennis, joining the MAC as an affiliate in 2023-24 after a 28-year stint in the Horizon League and one season in the Southland.
Freshman Eldin Nokic was named 2025 MAC Freshman of the Year and Emil Depcevic earned a spot on the All-MAC Tournament Team.
Jovan Parlic has been head coach since June 2022; he previously served as an assistant at Arkansas and Colorado and played collegiately at Arkansas (2011-15).
The team posted a 3.54 GPA in spring 2024, the highest of any UIC men's program.
University of Illinois Chicago Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of Illinois Chicago Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Jovan Parlic (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 University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago Men's Tennis program?
Jovan Parlic is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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