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 6.5–9.5
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.5
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.
Travis Closser was named women's head coach on Sept. 11, 2025; a math instructor at West Liberty since 2022 who previously assisted Ronnie Hulewicz while Hulewicz oversaw both programs.
Closser played collegiately at Waynesburg University and spent 26 years teaching math and computer science at Burgettstown High School before joining WLU.
The 2026 Hilltoppers opened Feb. 13 at D'Youville with a young roster - key returners included sophomores Gabi Pasco and Kaylex Gibson plus newcomers Maria Martirosyan (Armenia) and Ana Sanchez (Colombia).
West Liberty Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the West Liberty University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Travis Closser (Head Women's Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division II recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for West Liberty University NCAA Division II tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 6.5–9.5 (girls) and 9.0–11.5 (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 West Liberty University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does West Liberty University 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 West Liberty University Women's Tennis program?
Travis Closser is the head women's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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