(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. 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 competition
MEMBERS OF SAAC
2024-25 Members:
- Baseball | Ryan Cross, Jack Enrico, Chase Jackson
- Softball | Abby Castleberry, Lauren Cooper, Jess Jaruszewski, Mallory Clark
- Men's Basketball | Cole Deptula, Matija Milivojevic, John Maxwell
- Women's Basketball | Kamryn Bates, Lilly Griffith, Micah McClarty
- Men's Cross Country | Mason Harmon, Liam King, Aidan Vrazel
- Men's Track & Field | Ryland Hunley
- Women's Cross Country | Caroline Bass, Christina Gass
- Men's Golf | Ruben Lindstrom, John McCraken, Will Ranieri
- Women's Golf | Connor Johnson,
- Men's Lacrosse | Grady Stokes, Caleb Camus
- Women's Lacrosse | Ella Clifford, Kathryn Gallagher
- Men's Tennis | Caleb McCurry, Greyson Williams
- Women's Tennis | Holly Ashford, Simone Mercier
- Men's Soccer | Sacha De Corte, Sergio Llopart
- Women's Soccer | Emily Brennaman, Emma Hodges, Morgan Kasel, Victoria Shanahan
- Volleyball | Lexi Martin, Lorin Tidick, Chase Vaigneur
- Spirit Cheerleading | Abigail Adams, Abrianna Self
Colburn Roger Warwick
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 | Lauren Cooper, Softball
- Vice President | Lilly Griffith, Women's Basketball
- Event Chair | Caleb McCurry, Men's Tennis
- Secretary | Emma Hodges, Women's Soccer
