Student-Athlete Unity Council Experience

The S.A.U.C.E. Overview

The Student-Athlete Unity Council Experience exists to provide a safe, educational, and authentic space where athletes discover their identity and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their sport and personal life. This council will aim to create an environment where athletes feel comfortable in their own skin. The S.A.U.C.E. will establish a community where athletes can share their lived experiences, voices, and foster relationships. This council will play a large part in enhancing the overall experience of student-athletes at Auburn while building a community to benefit generations of athletes to come. With a focus on culture, and representation, the Student-Athlete Unity Council Experience will serve as a tool to develop the confidence and identity of athletes and prepare them for life beyond sports.

Pillars

• Educate
• • History/Culture
  • Legal Rights
  • Microaggressions/unintentional and systemic racism
  • Mental Health & LGBTQ+
  • Toxic masculinity and expectations within the black community/how we can be better (colorism, gender roles/norms, homophobia)
  • Self-Identity

• Empower
• • Leadership opportunities (SEC meetings, etc.)
  • Professional Development Workshops (interviews, resumes, career readiness)
  • Networking with Alumni/Donors
  • Career/Job opportunities

• Engage
• • Community Service
  • Fostering Relationships
  • Mentoring the next generation

 

Target Audience

Student-athletes

• • While the Student-Athlete Unity Council Experience will be an all-inclusive group, we
    believe it’s necessary to have multiple educational sessions exclusive to student-
    athletes only.

 

2024-25 Executive Board Members
Jessica Askey	Soccer
Taylen Collins	Women's Basketball
Hayden Colson	Soccer
Aaron Davis	Track/XC
Erin Houston	Soccer
Yakiya Milton	Women's Basketball
Mya Williams	Soccer
Audia Young	Women's Basketball