What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Power 4 / Top 25 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 10.0–12.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 12.0–14.0
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.
Katie Dougherty signed a contract extension through June 2030 (announced Aug 15, 2025) after leading the Terps to their most successful four-year span in program history with 66 wins over the last four years (umterps.com).
Dougherty, head coach since July 2019 after three seasons as associate head coach, previously led Iowa to the 2010 NCAA Championships and the Hawkeyes' highest-ever ranking (No. 18) (umterps.com).
Maryland produced its first Big Ten Freshman of the Year in Ayana Akli (2019), who tied a program best by reaching the second round of the 2021 NCAA Singles Championship (umterps.com).
University of Maryland Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of Maryland Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Katie Dougherty (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 Maryland NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.0–12.0 (girls) and 12.0–14.0 (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 Maryland is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of Maryland 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 Maryland Women's Tennis program?
Katie Dougherty is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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