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SAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The mission of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience and offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect the student-athlete experience. The committee is comprised of two current Auburn student-athletes from the 21 sports on campus. The committee provides student-athletes with a voice to the administration, conference office, and the NCAA. SAAC Executive Officers and Representatives meet once a month and all student-athlete are welcome to attend.

2023-24 Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Jackie Barrett President (Volleyball)
Sophia Groth Co-Vice President (Gymnastics)
Anna Haddock Co-Vice President (Soccer)
Maddie Prohaska Secretary (Soccer)
Ryan Eshleman Community Engagement Co-Chair (Men's Golf)
Alexis Seiden Community Engagement Co-Chair (Equestrian)
Akasha Anderson Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair (Volleyball)
Hallie Rush Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair (Equestrian)
Justin Stuckey Marketing Chair (Men's Track & Field)
Maddy Bondon Mental Wellness Chair (Soccer)
  • Ty Mauldin
  • Ryan Olson
  • Haston Alexander
  • Chaney Johnson
  • Carsen McFadden
  • Sydney Shaw
  • Caroline Fredenburg
  • Anne Douglas Hamiter
  • Hallie Rush
  • Alexis Seiden
  • Elijah McAllister
  • Sawyer Pate
  • Ryan Eshleman
  • Reed Lotter
  • Ashley-Sinclair Curtis
  • Morgan Jones
  • Sophia Groth
  • Hannah Hagle
  • Maddy Bondon
  • Anna Haddock
  • Maddie Prohaska
  • Maddie Penta
  • Abbey Smith
  • Whit Andrus
  • Grant Davis
  • Hannah Ownbey
  • Ellie Waldrep
  • Jake Kennedy
  • Alejandro Moreno
  • Ariana Arseneault
  • Adeline Flach
  • Cooper Atkins
  • Matthew Rueff
  • Justin Stuckey
  • Chante Clinkscale
  • Alyssa Quinones-Mixon
  • Akasha Anderson
  • Jackie Barrett
  • Chelsey Harmon
  • Julianna Perrigo
  • Sawyer Tindall
  • Hayden Clift
  • Skylar Johnson

SAAC OBJECTIVES

  • Discuss and address the concerns of student-athletes
  • Promote effective communication with the Auburn University Athletics Department
  • Administration, coaches, staff, student-athletes and campus personnel
  • Provide input on NCAA, SEC, and Auburn University policies
  • Inform students on changes that affect the athletics program & student-athlete welfare
  • Coordinate, implement and promote community service projects for all varsity teams
  • Exhibit and encourage a cohesive student-athlete community
  • Promote leadership development and opportunities
  • Work in conjunction with the Student-Athlete Enhancement Program
  • Assist with the planning and production of the annual AUSPY's Award Show

SAAC SUBCOMMITTEES

  • Executive Committee Officers
  • Community Engagement
  • Marketing
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Voter Education

SAAC INVOLVEMENT

  • Monthly Meetings with SAAC Representatives
  • Regular interaction with Athletics Director
  • Athletics Director Luncheon
  • Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics (CIA) Meetings
  • Southeastern Conference (SEC) Leadership Council
  • Auburn University’s Student Government Association (SGA) President’s Cabinet
  • Title IX student-athlete representation