Saint Leo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

The Saint Leo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of at least two student-athletes per varsity sport assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes lives on the Saint Leo campus.

The SAAC is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare on our campus. It facilitates better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all.

The Saint Leo SAAC also serves as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issues that may be national in scope and relevant to NCAA student-athletes.

Gametime Enhancement - Eric Dirth

SSC Hosts Sixth Annual SAAC E.L.I.T.E. Weekend

3 Day Breast Cancer Walk 2012 - Andrea Lott

Faculty SAAC representative: Erika Brennan, Women's Golf Coach 

2012-2013 SAAC Members

All meetings will be held in Boardroom 1 of the Student Community Center

SAAC Meeting Minutes -

October 2012

November 2012 

Functions of the Saint Leo University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

• Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
• Disseminate information
• Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues
• Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies
• Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams
• Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conferences and NCAA legislation 
• Organize community service efforts
• Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g. student government)
• Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus

Responsibilities for Committee Representatives

• Attend all committee meetings and activities
• If unable to attend, select a responsible alternate team representative
• Represent team views at committee meetings. Team representatives must talk to their teammates about issues or projects that will be discussed
• Report to the team and the coach on the committee meetings and distribute the minutes of the meeting
• Organize team members to help with special projects like "Make a Wish"
• Help plan and set up annual awards banquet