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.
Marek Michalicka, one of the most decorated players in Wisconsin men's tennis history (three-time All-Big Ten, 2008 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, three-time NCAA singles qualifier, career-high ATP No. 235), was named head coach of the women's program in August 2025 (uwbadgers.com).
The Badger women earned an NCAA Tournament berth in 2026 under Michalicka after consecutive NCAA appearances with him as an assistant coach (uwbadgers.com; news-usa.today).
Associate head coach Katie Zordani joined Michalicka's inaugural staff as the program builds momentum in the Big Ten (uwbadgers.com).
University of Wisconsin Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the University of Wisconsin Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Marek Michalicka (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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does University of Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Women's Tennis program?
Marek Michalicka is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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