Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Each team has at least two representatives to be the voice for their team. These team representatives submit their team’s votes on proposed NCAA legislation, lead in community engagement and charitable fundraising efforts, and develop unity and support for all student-athletes.
Division II National SAAC Mission Statement
The mission of the NCAA Division II SAAC is to enhance the voice of the student-athlete to ensure the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
2021 NCAA Division II SAAC Goals
Total Package Student-Athlete
- Diversity and Inclusion – Support and celebrate the diversity in athletics and promote inclusion at all levels in our institutions to enhance the overall student-athlete experience.
- Professional Development – Promote and educate student-athletes on the importance of professional development in their chosen field to prepare for the experiences and challenges in life after athletics.
- Mental Health – Determine ways to promote a total state of health and wellbeing for all student-athletes.
- Love2Play – Encourage children to play multiple sports and spread awareness of the negative effects of sport specialization at any age.
Pittsburg State University SAAC Mission Statement
The mission of the Pittsburg State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to allow the voice of the student-athletes on our campus to be heard and to pursue the Total Package Student-Athlete. The ideas of Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Mental Health, and Love2Play, alongside creating healthy and consistent communication between the representatives of SAAC and their respective teams, hold true to the standards placed on our student-athletes both on and off the playing field and to help further our comradery into our professional careers. We strive to be leaders not only for our teams but also in the community of Pittsburg.
2021-22 Pitt State SAAC Roster
President: Emily Hanenberg - Volleyball
Vice-President: Matt Wilson - Men's Track & Field
Secretary: Cami Roy - Women's Track & Field
Taylor Compton - Softball
Leighton Cushinberry - Football
Tristan Gegg - Women's Basketball
Karenna Gerber - Women's Basketball
Keelah Griffith - Softball
Matt Harman - Football
Grant Howard - Baseball
Jayme Jackson - Women's Basketball
Iziah James - Men's Basketball
Madison Reese - Women's Track & Field
Magic Reliford - Men's Basketball
Louis Rollins - Men's Track & Field
Jayden Sanford - Volleyball
Clay Saporito - Baseball
Camryn Williams - Women's Track & Field
Marlon Williams - Men's Track & Field
Zeke Wall - Football
