Student-athletes have a voice in the NCAA through advisory committees at the campus, conference, and national level. Each committee is made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on campus.
2024-25Â committee
- Hailey Haywood, Women's Basketbal- President
- Riley Kneeland, Men's Wrestling
- Hunter Newell, Men's Wrestling
- Katelyn Lesko, Women's Volleyball
- Michael Cline, Men's Track and Field
- Catie Meehan, Women's Cross Country
- Jack Davis, Men's Basketball
- JJ Mucci, Men's Basketball
- Dae Dae Nash, Women's Basketball
- Jack McClure, Men's Volleyball
- Camden Weeg, Men's Volleyball
- Logan North, Men's Lacrosse
- Lucas Starling, Men's Swimming and Diving
- Isabelle Parr, Women's Swimming and Diving
- Jaired Lehman, Baseball
- Logan Bell, Baseball
- Tori Sickafoose, Softball
- Adri Geroge, Softball
- Abby Reagan, Women's Lacrosse
- Abby Lindkvist, Women's Lacrosse
- Kate Pofok, Women's Soccer
- Sarah Bittence, Women's Soccer
- Aiden Strand- Fox, Men's Soccer
- Tyler Harsch, Men's Soccer
- Noah Fink, Men's Tennis
- Amelia Francisco, Women's Tennis
- Emily Borchert, Women's Tennis
Though the focus of a campus SAAC is intended to be more parochial in nature, communication among campus and national SAACs offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
Functions of campus SAACs:
- Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.
- Disseminate information.
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies.
- Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.
- Solicit student-athlete responses 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.
Members of a campus SAAC have the opportunity to address issues affecting student-athletes at their institution; furthermore, members have the opportunity to offer input on issues which may be national in scope.
The campus committee is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare at their respective institutions. Campus committees can facilitate better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all.
The campus SAAC may also serve as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issue that may be relevant to NCAA student-athletes.
Through the grass-roots efforts of campus SAACs, student-athletes have the opportunity to change the face of intercollegiate athletics.
