WHAT IS SAAC?
A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC offers input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives. There is a SAAC at the institution, conference, and national levels. Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Division I, II, and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAAC on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAAC.
MISSION STATEMENT
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the institution.
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the conference.
- Review and respond to proposed NCAA legislation.
- Support the campus and conference community through community outreach efforts, with a primary focus on the NCAA Division III SAAC and Special Olympics partnership.
EXPECTATIONS
- At all time, SAAC members must keep their teams informed and educated about relevant issues discussed during SAAC Meetings. Must act as leaders and liaisons within their teams.
- Must adhere to deadlines when submitting and responding to all forms of correspondence from staff and other SAAC members.
- Assist in the selection and appointment of new members at the end of the academic year. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will elect new officers to fill any vacant position if the elected officer is unable to carry out his/her obligation. The only exception applies to the office of the President, in which case the Vice President will assume the responsibility. Additionally, the President may appoint an interim secretary who will be responsible for filling the spot of the secretary is not present at a meeting.
- Attend all SAAC Meetings. Meetings will be scheduled once a month.
- Promote the athletic department of all of its various entities.
- Serve on at least one sub-committee with active involvement.
- Know, understand, and follow the SAAC by-laws.
(Link to SAAC By-Laws)
CODE RED
CODE RED is a SAAC initiative designed to increase intradepartmental support for University of Lynchburg’s athletic programs. Each year, Lynchburg programs get to choose one home event to designate as its CODE RED contest . For that event, all other athletic teams are strongly encouraged to attend in full force to show support for their fellow athletes. CODE RED events allow the entire Lynchburg athletic department to come together and provide an enthusiastic environment for one specific team; the spotlight is on them. Some teams designate their CODE RED to be against a competitive Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival, a highly ranked NCAA team, or a game they might need a little extra support from the crowd.
IMPORTANT LINKS
SAAC REPRESENTATIVES
2022-23 Officers
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Kelsey Lagunas
Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
President |
Corrinn Ford
Women's Swimming
Vice President for Campus Connection |
Cole Nestor
Men's Lacrosse
Vice President for Recruitment & Involvement |
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Alla Daniel
Women's Lacrosse
Community Service Chair |
Zach Bennett
Men's Swimming
Social Media Chair |
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2022-23 SAAC Representatives
| Athletic Training |
Jordan Cannon
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| Baseball |
Avery Neaves
Wesley Arrington
Travis Shumate
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| Men's Basketball |
Landon Sutton
Cam Savage
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| Women's Basketball |
Hannah Clay
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| Men's Cross Country |
Sam Graham
Grant Williams
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| Women's Cross Country |
Kelsey Lagunas
Molly Silva
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| Equestrian |
Lori Ohannessian
Lily Rhodes
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| Field Hockey |
Ryleigh Cameron
Kessa Romero
Emily Yanes
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| Men's Golf |
Steven Walsh
Andrew Watson
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| Women's Golf |
Emily Erickson
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| Men's Lacrosse |
Cole Nestor
Dom Zingo
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| Women's Lacrosse |
Alla Daniel
Jayde Mayer
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| Men's Soccer |
Carter Averette
Zach Whelan
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| Women's Soccer |
Meredith Bowers
Haleigh Casey
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| Softball |
Emily Charlton
Amala Clawson
Angela Sperandeo
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| Men's Swimming |
Zach Bennett
Matt Fields
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| Women's Swimming |
Corrinn Ford
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| Men's Tennis |
Cooper Brewen
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| Women's Tennis |
Elizabeth Teefey
Emma Pinola
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| Men's Track & Field |
TBD
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| Women's Track & Field |
Betsy Mohnkern
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| Volleyball |
Jordan Bartemeyer
Princess Salifou
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