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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Mission Statement:

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a student organization dedicated to enhancing the overall student-athlete experience on campus. SAAC will provide student-athletes the opportunity to develop leadership skills, be involved in the community, promote student-athlete well-being, academic success, and personal development. SAAC will give our student-athletes an opportunity to communicate directly with athletic administration on issues that impact the on a daily basis.

The goal of SAAC is to provide a voice for RBC student-athletes on campus and in the community by promoting camaraderie, service, and athlete well-being. SAAC is positioned to promote excellence and leave a lasting positive student-athlete experience for all RBC athletes.

 

Objectives:

  • Promote positive student-athlete experiences.
  • Promote communication between student-athletes and athletic administration.
  • Provide athlete perspective on issues pertaining to athletics.
  • Build camaraderie amongst athletic programs.
  • Involvement in community service.
  • Provide a positive student-athlete image on campus.

 

Organizational Chart:

Advisors:

Jenna Castricone – Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator

Joe Braun - Head Softball Coach

Nate Dudzic - Athletic Trainer

 

Members:

SAAC will be composed of 2 representatives from each athletic team.

Marco Cafaro - Baseball

Macho Santiago - Baseball

Christian Chambers - Men's Basketball

Doyle Brown - Men's Basketball

Keimare Gray - Women's Basketball

Aryauna Brent - Women's Basketball

Jonathon Smith - Men's Soccer

Christian Juarez - Men's Soccer

Emily Orn - Women's Soccer

Lilli Brown - Women's Soccer

Haley Mahan - Softball

Ava Balli - Softball

Grace Urban - Softball

Colby Kynard - Track & Field

Shyla Cooper - Track & Field

Averi Hawtin - Women's Volleyball

Phoebe Heath - Women's Volleyball  

 

Cabinet:

President – Macho Santiago

Vice President – Averi Hawtin

Secretary – Shyla Cooper

Event Coordinators (4) – Keimare Gray, Grace Urban, Lilli Brown, Phoebe Heath

Creative Coordinators (2) – Christian Juarez, Haley Mahan

 

*The Cabinet is voted upon amongst the members of SAAC.