What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Mid-major 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:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.5–12.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.0
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.
The Penguins won the 2026 Horizon League North Division regular-season title (5-1, 16-5 overall) as the No. 1 North seed, then fell 4-2 to South No. 1 seed Tennessee Tech in the championship match at the Lindner Family Tennis Center (horizonleague.org).
Youngstown State won 10 regular-season or postseason Horizon League championships in 2025-26, capturing its third McCafferty Trophy and sweeping the league's men's and women's all-sports awards (ysusports.com).
The 2026-27 roster carries nine players, including returning All-League caliber sophomores Rafael Le Fur, Oscar Gippet and Malo Vernejoul (ysusports.com).
Youngstown State Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Youngstown State University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Kody Duncan (Head Men's Tennis 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 Youngstown State University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.5–12.5 (boys) and 9.0–11.0 (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 Youngstown State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State University Men's Tennis program?
Kody Duncan is the head men's tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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