MISSION
East Carolina University's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a group of diverse student leaders that promotes a positive experience for student-athletes through effective means of communication. SAAC serves as the voice for the student-athletes to athletic administration, coaches, and on-campus representatives. SAAC gives student-athletes proficiency in future career paths and personal development throughout their college career. SAAC serves student-athlete needs and seeks opportunities that encourage excellence on the field, the classroom, in the community, and in life.
Goals:
- Foster Student-Athlete Welfare
- Improve Team Relations via Teams for Teams
- Increase involvement in the Pitt County Community
PURPOSE
To improve the collegiate experience of the student-athlete by:
- Effectively communicating with one another to meet each other's needs with efficient dissemination of information.
- Provide feedback and insight to athletic administration regarding policy development.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
- Maintain a sense of community within the athletic program involving all athletic teams.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Encouraging participation of student-athletes in community service efforts.
- Bridge the gap between the University and student-athletes as a whole - promoting a positive student-athlete image on campus.
2023-24 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Maeve English (Soccer)
Vice President/Programming: Merritt Woodson (Volleyball)
Community Service: Jake Hunter (Baseball)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Melicia Mouzzon (Track & Field)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Walt Stribling (Football)
Mental Health Initiatives: Courtney Frank (Lacrosse)
Mental Health Initiatives: Nyah Edwards (Track & Field)
Social Media: Brandon Johnson (Basketball)
Social Media: Madz Saucier (Lacrosse)
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2023-24 SAAC REPS
| Baseball |
Nathan Chrismon |
| Baseball |
Jake Hunter |
| Basketball (M) |
Brandon Johnson |
| Basketball (M) |
Valentino Pinedo |
| Basketball (W) |
Morgan Mosely |
| Basketball (W) |
Synia Johnson |
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| Cross Country (M) |
Colin Mcauley |
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| Cross Country (M) |
Chase Osborne |
| Cross Country (W) |
Allysa Combs |
| Cross Country (W) |
Navaya Zales |
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| Football |
Hampton Ergle |
| Football |
Tyler Savage |
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| Football |
Walt Stribling |
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| Golf (M) |
Tyler Dechilles |
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| Golf (M) |
Carter Busse |
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| Golf (W) |
Andrea Miralles Llopis |
| Golf (W) |
Grayson Warren |
| Lacrosse |
Leah Bestany |
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| Lacrosse |
Courtney Frank |
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| Lacrosse |
Madz Saucier |
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| Soccer |
Maeve English |
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| Soccer |
Molly Thomas |
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| Softball |
Jayci Chamberlain |
| Softball |
Anna Sawyer |
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| Swimming & Diving |
Kendall Benson |
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| Swimming & Diving |
Rachel Gibson |
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| Tennis |
Alisha Hussain |
| Tennis |
Martina Muzzolon |
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| Track & Field (M) |
Cam Moore |
| Track & Field (M) |
Nate Williams |
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| Track & Field (W) |
Nyah Edwards |
| Track & Field (W) |
Melicia Mouzzon |
| Volleyball |
Jennings Hall |
| Volleyball |
Merritt Woodson |
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