D1SEC
Very Competitive

Volunteers Softball

University of Tennessee

SEC · Knoxville, TN

Strong ProgramRPI #5U.S. News #80Grads earn $44K/yr

$13K

In-state tuition

Out-of-state: $32K

Up to 25

Scholarships

allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)

73%

Graduation rate

Room & board: $13K

WCWS 3 of last 5 years

2023-2024 data via IPEDS

Program Info

Division
D1
Conference
SEC
Location
Knoxville, TN
Scholarships
Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)

What Tennessee Coaches Look For

Recruiting benchmarks for Power 4 programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.

Pitching Velocity
64 mphMin
67 mphCompetitive
70 mphElite
Exit Velocity (Tee)
72 mphMin
75 mphCompetitive
80 mphElite
Home to 1st (RH)
3.1 secMin
2.9 secCompetitive
2.8 secElite
Overhand Throw (IF)
60 mphMin
63 mphCompetitive
66 mphElite
Pop Time (2B)
1.9 secMin
1.8 secCompetitive
1.7 secElite
GPA
3.2Min
3.4Competitive
3.7Elite

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Recruiting Timeline

D1 contact rules for Tennessee. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.

Class of 2028 — currently a Junior

When Coaches Can Contact You

September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media

Campus Visits

Official and unofficial visits with the coaching staff can begin September 1 of junior year (campus visits without recruiting contact are allowed anytime)

Offers & Commitments

Verbal offers can happen anytime (not binding). Written aid offers are signed during the early or regular signing period (the NLI was eliminated in October 2024).

Key Dates

  • September 1, junior year — official contact begins
  • September 1, junior year — official and unofficial visits can begin
  • Early signing period (November) — written aid offer signing
  • Regular signing period (April) — written aid offer signing

Updated for 2025-2026 NCAA rules

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Coaching Staff

Karen Weekly

Head Coach

Established8 years at Tennessee
s•••@utk.edu

Megan Rhodes Smith

Associate Head Coach

M•••@utk.edu

Ehren Earleywine

Associate Head Coach

e•••@utk.edu

Aubrey Leach-Gartner

Assistant Coach

a•••@utk.edu
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Tournament Attendance

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Camps & Clinics

Camp dates not yet available for Tennessee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get recruited by University of Tennessee softball?

Start by filling out the University of Tennessee recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where University of Tennessee coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.

Does University of Tennessee offer softball scholarships?

University of Tennessee is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.

Who is the head coach at University of Tennessee?

The current head coach is Karen Weekly. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.

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Recruiting Difficulty

Very Competitive

This is an elite D1 program. Recruits typically have extensive travel ball experience, strong academics, and begin the recruiting process early.

Graduate Outcomes

Median earnings (10yr)
$44,213/yr
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,863/yr
Median student debt
$21,024
Admission rate
88%

Average Value — based on earnings vs. cost of attendance

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

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Conference
SEC
State
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