STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHAT IS SAAC?

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) represents the Division III student-athlete voice in the Division III governance structure by reviewing legislation; identifying significant student-athlete issues; implementing national student-athlete based initiatives; encouraging community outreach; and enhancing Division III student-athlete involvement in and understanding of Division III in general. 

DIVISION III SAAC MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image, while maintaining the tenets of the Division III philosophy.

PURPOSE OF SAAC: 

This may vary across different institutions, but the NCAA states that the following four purposes should serve as basic guidelines when developing a SAAC and its strategic plan:
• 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

SAAC ADVISORS: 

Matthew Comuzzie, Sports Information Coordinator (mcomuzzie@schreiner.edu) & Jacob Carrillo, Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (jcarrillo@schreiner.edu)

DIVISION III PARTNERSHIP WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS

2023-2024 SAAC Board Members

Noah Boggus - SAAC President

Tyler Juarez

Mia Moreno

Brinley Gott

Mason Lubbe

Meridith Hurst