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.
SAAC: Attachment 1
| Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 2023-2024 |
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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
| Baseball |
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| Men's Basketball |
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| Women's Basketball |
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| Equestrian |
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| Football |
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| Men's Golf |
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| Women's Golf |
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| Gymnastics |
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| Soccer |
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| Softball |
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| Men's Swim & Dive |
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| Women's Swim & Dive |
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| Men's Tennis |
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| Women's Tennis |
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| Men's Track & Field |
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| Women's Track & Field |
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| Volleyball |
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| Cheer |
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Julianna Perrigo
Sawyer Tindall
| Tiger Paws |
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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