What is SAAC?
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a leadership group consisting of student-athletes representing all 16 sports at Radford University. The Radford University SAAC serves as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation.
Each year SAAC elects an executive board, decides on various community service projects, and events are discussed, planned, and implemented. This committee is also a governance organization which provides input and assistance in the management of these community service events, and provides leadership opportunities. SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on the Radford University campus.
Mission Statement and Purpose:
- To make our Athletic Programs better by serving as a liaison between the athletic teams and the Department of Athletics in the development of support services and enrichment programs for student-athletes.
- Assist in the implementation of programs for all Athletic Programs in the community that will promote a positive image of intercollegiate athletics.
- Emphasize academic opportunities and responsibilities of student-athletes in their college experience.
- Encourage student-athletes to enrich the experience of being a student-athlete by applying what is learned in athletics to their course of study and ultimately, to their career development.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Encourage the development of leadership skills for student-athletes.
- Promote the opportunity for student-athletes to express their concerns with Athletic Administration.
- Emphasize the need of support from faculty and staff for all Athletic Programs.
SAAC Handbook
Click here to view the Radford Athletics Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Handbook
2023-24Â EXECUTIVE BOARD
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PRESIDENT - Meredith Page, Volleyball Duties:
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VICE PRESIDENT - Amy Swain, Women's Soccer Duties:
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SECRETARY - Skyler Prosser, Women's Soccer Duties:
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TREASURERÂ - MegAnne Gilmore, Women's Cross Country, Track & Field Duties:
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| Sport | Representative | Representative |
| Baseball | Garrett Pancione | Clay Catterbaugh |
| Basketball (M) | Josiah Harris | Kyle Burns |
| Basketball (W) | Emma Fox | Ashlyn Traylor-Walker |
| Dance | Jordyn Keenan | |
| Cheer | Cara Chandler | |
| Cross Country (M) | Nick McCumsey | Hayat Khan |
| Cross Country (W) | MegAnne Gilmore | Natalie Preston |
| Golf (M) | Nick Taliaferro | |
| Golf (W) | Hannah Lindemann | |
| Lacrosse | Taylor Rogahn | Kaitlyn Lytton |
| Soccer (M) | Noah Haddad | Collin Hawes |
| Soccer (W) | Skyler Prosser | Amy Swain |
| Softball | Tori Boyd | Abi Wilson |
| Tennis (M) | Guilherme Severin | |
| Tennis (W) | Emily Brandow | Ameek Batth |
| Track & Field | Jaslyne Robinson | Raichelle Cornelius |
| Volleyball | Meredith Page | Emma Young |
Responsibilities and Expectations:
1. At all times, SAAC members must keep their teams educated about relevant issues discussed during SAAC Meetings.
2. Must act as leaders and liaisons within their teams.
3. Must adhere to deadlines when submitting and responding to all forms of correspondence from staff and other SAAC members.
4. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will elect new officers to fill any vacant position if the elected officer is unable to carry out his/her obligation. The only exception applies to the office of the president, in which case the vice president will assume the responsibility. Additionally, the President may appoint an interim secretary who will be responsible for filling the spot of the secretary is not present at a meeting.
5. Meetings will be scheduled once a month, date and time will be selected at previous meeting unless advised otherwise. Exception will be the month of December and January.
6. Attendance is mandatory, if an absence is necessary, the Secretary must be notified. Two absences with no excuse and Advisory Officers will request a new team representative. Members may only miss meetings for: Competition, Mid-term and Final Testing, and Illness.
