What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division III 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 5.5–9.0
Boys — typical rangeUTR 8.0–11.5
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.
Hisham Abaza has been head coach since the 2021-22 season; 2026-27 roster carries 8 players
Abaza is a USPTA Elite Professional with 20+ years of coaching experience, including the Rick Macci Tennis Academy (2008-16); he is a 1995 William Paterson graduate
Under Abaza the program has earned three academic all-district selections and ten Academic All-NJAC team spots
Program history includes the 1982-83 team, which went 16-6 and finished fifth nationally
William Paterson Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the William Paterson University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Hisham Abaza (Head Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division III recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for William Paterson University NCAA Division III tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 5.5–9.0 (girls) and 8.0–11.5 (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 William Paterson University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does William Paterson 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 William Paterson University Women's Tennis program?
Hisham Abaza is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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