SAAC

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.

SAAC Representatives, 2007-08

Executive Board

• PRESIDENT - John Nolan, Jr., M. Soccer
• VICE PRES. - Hannah Meier, Sr., W. Volleyball
• VICE PRES. - Austin Michalski, So., M. Volleyball
• TREASURER - Brigid Brady, Jr., W. Lacrosse
• SECRETARY - Amy Desmarais, Sr., W. Soccer

Team Members

• Tom Rombilus, Fr., Baseball
• Jeremy Wizeman, Fr., Baseball
• Erik Milk, Sr., M. Basketball
• Robert Jamerson, Fr., M. Basketball
• Dominique Stellmacher, Fr., W. Basketball
• Yasmin Ithier-Vicenty, Fr., W. Basketball
• Briiana Rende, Jr., W. Basketball
• Dan Forlenzo, Jr., Golf
• Ashley Ferrandiz, Fr., W. Lacrosse
• Mallory Ferrandiz, Jr., W. Lacrosse
• Kristine Lambracht, So., W. Lacrosse
• Jason Zurita, Jr., M. Soccer
• Mackenzie Bear, R-So., W. Soccer
• Nicole Grimaldi, Fr., W. Soccer
• Jordanna Borska, Jr., Softball
• Chelsea Harold, Fr., Softball
• Amber Tolifero, Jr., Softball
• Leah Smith, So., W. Tennis
• Catlin Witucki, Sr., W. Tennis
• Richard Wyche, Jr., M. XC/Track
• James Beaubrun, Sr., M. XC/Track
• Corinne Merjave, So., W. XC/Track
• Alissa von Schmidt, Sr., W. XC/Track
• Angel Colandrea, Jr., W. XC/Track
• Cheyne Ashline, Fr., M. Volleyball
• Peter Kazlas, So., M. Volleyball
• Charisse Cotton, Jr., W. Volleyball
• Jillian Keates, So., Cheerleading
• Jessica Thompson, So., Cheerleading
• Samantha Bickerton, So., Cheerleading