Student Athlete Advisory Committee
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
Baseball - David Atwood, Josh Rudnik
Softball - Brittany Olsen, Victoria Dyer, Kayla
Jones
Men's basketball - Steve Viterbo, Phillip Uys
Women's basketball - Ladondra Johnson, Lauren
Smith
Men's and women's cross country - Nicole Smith,
Dakota Barrett
Men's and women's golf - Kelsey McEntyre, Matthew
Peeler
Men's lacrosse - Mike Matthews, Jeffrey Rivait
Women's lacrosse - Jaclyn Kernohan, Jordana
Freitas
Men's and women's tennis - Tom Gibaud, Charlotte
Dawson
Men's soccer - Wezly Barnard, Ashley Walker
Women's soccer - K.C. Pagnotta, Allison
Burnham
Competitive cheerleading - Cassie Chupp, Rachel
Lindsey
