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Who is actually playing Division I men's college tennis, and what do the numbers reveal about the current recruiting landscape? In this episode we go beyond opinions and examine the data. We compiled the rosters of all 230 NCAA Division I men's tennis programs and conducted a comprehensive analysis of the players, nationality, and their competitive levels. We break down: American vs. International: How many roster spots are occupied by American players versus international players, and how does that vary across conferences? Player Ages: How old are D1 tennis players, and how many incoming freshmen are older than the traditional college freshman? UTR Levels: How are players distributed across different UTR tiers, and what does that tell us about the competitive landscape? Recruiting and Conference Tiers: Where are the highest-rated players going? We examine the differences between Power 4, Ivy League, strong mid-major, and other D1 programs. Incoming Players: Who is entering college tennis in 2026–27, and how does the composition of the newest recruiting class compare with the overall rosters? The numbers provide an interesting perspective on the state of college tennis, the growing international presence, and the opportunities available to American junior players. Next week: We turn our attention to NCAA Division I women's tennis, applying the same analysis to examine roster composition, ages, UTR levels, and recruiting trends on the women's side.

We talk college tennis from the D3 perspective with defending National Champion, Denison's Dave Schilling. Schills spent 19 as Ty Tucker's assistant coach at Ohio State before taking over his alma mater in 2019. In 5 years he took the program to its 1st National Title. https://denisonbigred.com/sports/mens-tennis Topics: D1 philosophy works at the D3 level Recruiting

James McKie - UTR Sports Director of Player Relations, and former associate HC at Tennessee (2017-24). James talks about his journey from College tennis player to coach to his current role at UTR. UTR is helping juniors and college tennis players improve their development with alternate and innovate tennis events. UTR's Summer Slam: https://www.utrsports.net/pages/pro-tennis#summer-slam

Tennis Parent, Mark Bowers, share his wisdom and advice on parenting two D1 college tennis players - Ashton (University of Texas) and Tyler (University of Illinois).

Roman Prokes, the premier racket technician in the world (not an exaggeration!), shares his wisdom on racket specifications for junior players. We talk with Roman about the optimal racket and string set up for a variety of junior players. Roman also shares stories of stringing for the US Davis Cup team, working with Andre Agassi to find the right racket for Novak Djokovic to beat Nadal at Roland Garros (it worked!), and much more! https://rpnytennis.com/ IG: @rpnytennis

Lindsay shares stories about her junior tennis career, being a tennis parent to the #1 ranked US junior player, and what advice she has for tennis parents and players.

Robert & Scott discuss the new ITF rule to allow off-court coaching. In addition, they discuss their experiences of playing ITFs in the US vs Foreign, debate whether WCs should be used for USTA tournaments, and share their experiences of hosting players during professional tournaments.

Kazuki ("Kaz") Matsuno joined Michigan State men's tennis as an assistant coach in 2023, and serves as the Spartans recruiting coordinator. Kaz grew up in Chicago and played for Michigan State from 2020 - 2023. On the podcast, we discuss what Michigan State looks for in recruits, how they have been able to create a professional environment and what to expect from the Spartans in 2025.

Raheel Manji - founder and CEO or Mission Elite - joins us to discuss how Mission Elite is impacting tennis development. Raheel played college tennis at Indiana, played professionally, and coached at Oklahoma. He saw a need to bring the college model to professional and junior tennis. Learn more about Mission Elite: Website Podcast Book: 17 Principles of a Mission Elite

The Changeover guys - Jody and Justin - join the podcast! Jody Maginley and Justin Roberts, former D1 college players and currently playing the pro circuit, launched the Changeover Podcast in 2023. The Changeover is a behind the scenes look at professional tennis at the Futures and Challenger level. We discuss how they launched their pro careers, what it's like being a doubles specialist, how to deal with setbacks, and some stories from life on the circuit. IG: @changeoverpodcast X: @changeoverpcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@changeoverpodcast

We follow up our previous conversation with Marcelo and talk about - how can tennis stay relevant with the rise of pickleball and padel - what does it take to make a Blue Chip player - wide-ranging discussion on all things tennis recruiting Marcelo is the Director of Windy Hill Junior Tennis Academy. Prior to that, Marcelo was the head coach at Pepperdine and associate coach at Texas Tech. IG: @coahferreiratennis

Marcelo Ferreira is the Director of Windy Hill's Tennis Academy. Prior to moving to Atlanta, Marcelo was the Head Coach at Pepperdine and the associate head coach at Texas Tech. Marcelo played college tennis at Georgia College. Marcelo shares his story of building one of the top tennis academies in the nation in only a few years. Follow Marcelo on Instagram @coachferreiratennis

We discuss the recent NCAA Settlement and its potential impacts on College Tennis with John Parsons, host of the No-Ad No Problem podcast & blog. We also touch on the changes taking effect next season and some quick thoughts on the recent NCAA Championships in Stillwater, Okla. You can find John... Twitter (X): @jtweetstennis Instagram: @noadnoproblem Podcast: No-Ad No Problem

NCAA 2024 Women's Tennis Team National Championship Press Conference Mashup

NCAA 2024 Men's Tennis Team National Championship Press Conference Mashup