The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) plays an important role in the develÂopment of life skills and career development program within the Department of IntercolleÂgiate Athletics. It consists of two representaÂtives from each varsity sport and meets on a regular basis with representatives from the athletic administration. The SAAC mission is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by cultivating leadership skills and service initiatives, promoting student-athlete welfare and enhancing the student-athlete voice.
2017-18 SAAC Executive Board
Kristen Confroy
President
Women's Basketball
Major:Â Neurobiology and Physiology
Expected graduation date: May 2018
Alex Leto
Vice President
Men's Track and Field
Major: Kinesiology
Expected graduation date: May 2018
Adam Greene
Vice President
Football
Major: Masters of Finance
Expected graduation date: May 2018
Abigail Bentz
Vice President
Volleyball
Major: Multiplatform Journalism
Expected graduation date: May 2019
Kayla Richardson
Vice President
Women's Track and Field
Major: Kinesiology
Expected graduation date: May 2018
2017-18 Leadership Council
Community Outreach:Â Gabby Go and Julie Duncan
Student-Athlete Welfare and Development:Â Liz Twilley and Nick Pulli
Diversity and Inclusion:Â Jaron Smith and Ludovica FarinaÂ
ADSAC:Â Youssif Hemida and Sami Main
2017-18 Student-Athlete Advisory Council Team Representatives
| Sport |
Student-Athlete |
| Baseball |
Joe Dignazio |
| Baseball |
Barrett Smith |
| M. Basketball |
Andrew Terrell |
| M. Basketball |
Travis Valmon |
| W. Basketball |
Kaila Charles |
| W. Basketball |
Sarah Myers |
| Cross Country |
Gaby Go |
| Cross Country |
Paige Novak |
| Field Hockey |
Julie Duncan |
| Field Hockey |
Kelee LePage |
| Football |
Noah Barnes |
| Football |
Ryan Brand |
| M. Golf |
Reilly Erhardt |
| M. Golf |
Tim Colanta |
| W. Golf |
Ludovica (Lulu) Farina |
| W. Golf |
Laura Van Respaille |
| Gymnastics |
Amanda Bertorello |
| Gymnastics |
Alex Robinson |
| M. Lacrosse |
Will Bonaparte |
| M. Lacrosse |
Thomas O'Connell |
| W. Lacrosse |
Steff Holmes |
| W. Lacrosse |
Jen Giles |
| M. Soccer |
Daniel (DJ) Reeves |
| M. Soccer |
Andrew Samuels |
| W. Soccer |
Darby Moore |
| W. Soccer |
Sarah Kovalachick |
| Softball |
Sami Main |
| Softball |
Jacqui Pascual |
| Tennis |
Arnelle Sullivan |
| Tennis |
Millie Stretton |
| M. Track and Field |
Nick Pulli |
| M. Track and Field |
Aaron Barley |
| W. Track and Field |
Kela Seals |
| W. Track and Field |
Thaila Cooper |
| Wrestling |
Youssif Hemida |
| Wrestling |
Jaron Smith |
| Volleyball |
Liz Twilley |
| Volleyball |
Katie Myers |
2017-18 SAAC Meeting Dates
Tuesday, September 6, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Monday, February 5, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
Monday, April 2, 2018
Monday, May 7, 2018
SAAC Advisors
Dr. Sue Sherburne - Assistant Athletics Director/Life Skills & Career Development
Marie Brown – Associate Director of Ticket Operations
Matt Smale- Assistant Director of Business Operations
Kayley Mclnerney- Athletics Academic Counselor
