(as of Aug. 2, 2024)
PURPOSE
The primary purpose of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee is to address the concerns directly or indirectly related to the student-athlete's welfare or act upon statements presented below and other issues identified by student-athlete representatives. Â It is not established for the purpose of addressing issues related to coaching philosophies.
MISSION
To enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
FUNCTIONS OF SAAC
- Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
- Disseminate information to coaches and teammates
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the athletics department formulation of policies
- Build a sense of community within the athletics programs involving all athletics teams
- Solicit student-athlete response to proposed conference and NCAA legislation
- Organize community service efforts
- Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government)
- Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus and within competitionÂ
MEMBERS OF SAAC
TBD for the 2024-25 Academic Year.Â
2023-24 Members:
- Baseball | Ryan Cross, Rome Wallace
- Softball | Trinity Aycock, Lauren Cooper, Abigail Creutzmann, Jill Dixon, Jess JaruszewskiÂ
- Men's Basketball | Christian SchachÂ
- Women's Basketball | Andelin Hill, Mackenzie Johnson, Olivia Tucker
- Men's Cross Country | Luke SurowiecÂ
- Women's Cross Country | Carolina Conner, Jessica HerreraÂ
- Men's Golf | TBD
- Women's Golf | Sarah Comer, Connor JohnsonÂ
- Men's Lacrosse | Tommy Chriszt, Jacob Haas, Sims Nichols, Ben Soenen
- Women's Lacrosse | Emily Flynt, Belle Hardwick, Chapman James, Morgan Lewis, Ruthie Mandell, Kinsley PurserÂ
- Men's Tennis | Eric DelValle
- Women's Tennis | Meghna Mallath
- Men's Soccer | Mikkel Goeling, Pato Padilla, Riccardo Sambugaro
- Women's Soccer | Hannah Behner, Jhena Ellerbe,  Havyn Issac, Emily Junca, Morgan Kasel, Madison Knight, Cecilie Pedersen, Kenyaly Quevedo, Vic Shanahan
- Volleyball | Jessica Beckner, Lorin Tidick, Chase Vaigneur
- Spirit Cheerleading | Cale Winkler
COACHES/ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION
- Anna Claire Knight | Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator
- Madison Urquiola | Assistant Director of Athletics for External Operations
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- President | Mackenzie Johnson, Women's Basketball
- Vice President | Luke Surowiec, Men's Cross Country
- Secretary | Caroline Conner, Women's Cross Country
