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:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 12.0–14.0
Girls — typical rangeUTR 10.0–12.0
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.
Josh Goffi is in his 16th season as head coach (since 2011); the Gamecocks reached the NCAA quarterfinals in 2023
South Carolina has advanced to at least the NCAA Round of 16 in each of the last five seasons (through 2026)
Home matches at the Carolina Tennis Center in Columbia
Three Gamecocks entered fall 2026 ranked in the ITA top 105 in singles, led by Paul Barbier Gazeu at No. 34
University of South Carolina Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of South Carolina Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Josh Goffi (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 South Carolina NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 12.0–14.0 (boys) and 10.0–12.0 (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 South Carolina is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of South Carolina 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 South Carolina Men's Tennis program?
Josh Goffi is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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