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 9.0–12.0
Girls — typical rangeUTR 5.5–9.0
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.
Derek Wappel is head tennis coach of both the men's and women's programs, succeeding Mark Ortega who stepped down in April 2026
The 2026-27 men's roster lists six players, including senior Lucas Fernandez-Pedrera (Viga, Spain) and senior Utkarsh Sharma (Sonipat, India, via Oakland City)
The women's program shared the CCAC regular-season title in 2023 under Ortega, the program's first since 1984
University of St. Francis (IL) Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of St. Francis (IL) Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Derek Wappel (Head Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NAIA recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for University of St. Francis (IL) NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–12.0 (boys) and 5.5–9.0 (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 St. Francis (IL) is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of St. Francis (IL) 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 St. Francis (IL) Men's Tennis program?
Derek Wappel is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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