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 6.5–9.5
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.5
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.
Henrique Leal, from Sao Paulo, Brazil, was named head coach in August 2025
Played collegiately at Belmont Abbey and Catawba College
Women fell 5-2 to Purdue Northwest in fall 2025; opened 2026 at Tiffin
University of Illinois Springfield Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of Illinois Springfield Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Henrique Leal (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division II recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for University of Illinois Springfield NCAA Division II tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 6.5–9.5 (girls) and 9.0–11.5 (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 University of Illinois Springfield is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of Illinois Springfield 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 Springfield Women's Tennis program?
Henrique Leal is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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