SAAC

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

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What is SAAC?

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee consisting of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also informs fellow student-athletes of proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations, and recommends legislation to the NCAA. The primary purpose of SAAC is allowing student-athletes a voice to protect the interests and welfare with the NCAA.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the NCAA and the University of New Haven's SAAC is to enhance the total student–athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

Committee Goals

Become a liaison between the student-athletes and the Department of Athletics administration.
Provide recommendations to the administration for improvement of the student-athlete academic, athletic and social experiences.
Promote a sense of community among all teams within the athletics program.
Encourage involvement of student-athletes in campus and community projects.

Winter 2009 Meeting Schedule
(All meetings at 6:00 p.m. in the North Campus Annex unless otherwise noted)

Winter 2009 Events Calendar
SAAC will be involved in the following activities this fall to benefit the community

Monday, February 16 (5:00 p.m.) - Bartels
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 29
Friday, April 3 (12:00 p.m.)
Sunday, April 19
Sunday, May 10

February 14 - Pink Zone Day
March 7 - Charger Chaos!
March 30 - April 3 - Round up for Make-A-Wish
April 5 - Community Easter Egg Hunt
April 21 - Pie in Face (Women's Lacrosse)
April 23 - Pie in Face (Softball)
April 25 - 3-v-3 Basketball Tourney
April 26 - Athletics Banquet
April 30 - SAAC Field Day
May 2 - Make-A-Wish of Conn. "Walk for Wishes"

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SAAC Representatives, 2009-10

Executive Board

PRESIDENT -Ashley Ferrandiz, Women's Lacrosse
VICE PRESIDENT - Ryan Freitas, Cross Country & Track
VICE PRESIDENT - Nicole Grimaldi, Women's Soccer
TREASURER - Corinne Merjave, Cross Country & Track
SECRETARY - Nick Pezzente, Men's Soccer

Team Members

Nikki Carroll, Women's Basketball
Tiana Williams, Women's Basketball
JJ Comeau, Men's Soccer
Trent McCaskill, Men's Soccer
Lisa Barnard, Women's Lacrosse
Liz Akinbiyi, Women's Volleyball
Header Ladao, Women's Volleyball
Bre Gleason, Softball
Amy Nepi, Softball
Courney Garland, Softball
Emily Buckley, Women's Soccer
Shannon Gagne, Cross Country & Track
Paul Brandt, Cross Country & Track
Zach Vonderlinden, Football
Robert Hill, Football
Mike Aquilino, Baseball
Eric Peck, Baseball
Leah Smith, Tennis
Noelle Polheums, Tennis
Robert Jamerson, Men's Basketball
Jeremy Williams, Men's Basketball
Julian DuPont, Men's Volleyball
Ryan Earl, Men's Volleyball

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