Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
MISSION
East Carolina University's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a group of diverse student leaders that promotes a positive experience for student-athletes through effective means of communication. SAAC serves as the voice for the student-athletes to athletic administration, coaches, and on-campus representatives. SAAC gives student-athletes proficiency in future career paths and personal development throughout their college career. SAAC serves student-athlete needs and seeks opportunities that encourage excellence on the field, the classroom, in the community, and in life.
Goals:
- Foster Student-Athlete Welfare
- Improve Team Relations via Teams for Teams
- Increase involvement in the Pitt County Community
PURPOSE
To improve the collegiate experience of the student-athlete by:
- Effectively communicating with one another to meet each other's needs with efficient dissemination of information.
- Provide feedback and insight to athletic administration regarding policy development.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
- Maintain a sense of community within the athletic program involving all athletic teams.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Encouraging participation of student-athletes in community service efforts.
- Bridge the gap between the University and student-athletes as a whole - promoting a positive student-athlete image on campus.
2023-24 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Maeve English (Soccer)
Vice President/Programming: Merritt Woodson (Volleyball)
Community Service: Jake Hunter (Baseball)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Melicia Mouzzon (Track & Field)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Walt Stribling (Football)
Mental Health Initiatives: Courtney Frank (Lacrosse)
Mental Health Initiatives: Nyah Edwards (Track & Field)
Social Media: Brandon Johnson (Basketball)
Social Media: Madz Saucier (Lacrosse)
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2023-24 SAAC REPS
| Baseball | Nathan Chrismon | |
| Baseball | Jake Hunter | |
| Basketball (M) | Brandon Johnson | |
| Basketball (M) | Valentino Pinedo | |
| Basketball (W) | Morgan Mosely | |
| Basketball (W) | Synia Johnson | |
| Cross Country (M) | Colin Mcauley | |
| Cross Country (M) | Chase Osborne | |
| Cross Country (W) | Allysa Combs | |
| Cross Country (W) | Navaya Zales | |
| Football | Hampton Ergle | |
| Football | Tyler Savage | |
| Football | Walt Stribling | |
| Golf (M) | Tyler Dechilles | |
| Golf (M) | Carter Busse | |
| Golf (W) | Andrea Miralles Llopis | |
| Golf (W) | Grayson Warren | |
| Lacrosse | Leah Bestany | |
| Lacrosse | Courtney Frank | |
| Lacrosse | Madz Saucier | |
| Soccer | Maeve English | |
| Soccer | Molly Thomas | |
| Softball | Jayci Chamberlain | |
| Softball | Anna Sawyer | |
| Swimming & Diving | Kendall Benson | |
| Swimming & Diving | Rachel Gibson | |
| Tennis | Alisha Hussain | |
| Tennis | Martina Muzzolon | |
| Track & Field (M) | Cam Moore | |
| Track & Field (M) | Nate Williams | |
| Track & Field (W) | Nyah Edwards | |
| Track & Field (W) | Melicia Mouzzon | |
| Volleyball | Jennings Hall | |
| Volleyball | Merritt Woodson | |
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