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 5.5–9.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–12.0
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.
Bill Riddle enters his ninth season as the men's and women's head tennis coach at UT Southern in 2026-27; he previously coached at Belmont, Fisk and Cumberland and has developed six All-Americans.
The Firehawk women beat ABAC 5-2 in SSAC play at Montgomery on March 22, 2026.
The women hosted the inaugural Firehawk Shoot Out at the Jimmy John's Tennis Center in Decatur, Alabama, going 17-2 in singles and doubles match play.
The Firehawks were picked fourth in the 2026 SSAC women's preseason coaches' poll.
University of Tennessee Southern Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of Tennessee Southern Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Bill Riddle (Head 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 Tennessee Southern NAIA tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 5.5–9.0 (girls) and 9.0–12.0 (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 Tennessee Southern is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of Tennessee Southern 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 Tennessee Southern Women's Tennis program?
Bill Riddle is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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