About SAAC
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a board made up of student-athletes who are committed to generating a voice for the student-athlete within the NCAA. One of the main purposes for SAAC is to make other student-athletes aware of proprosed NCAA legislation and to recommend legislation to the NCAA regarding certain situations. SAAC is dedicated to promoting a positive student-athlete image within the athletic programs and creating the executive leaders of tomorrow.
Mission Statement
The mission of the NCAA and Lesley University's SAAC is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
Committee Goals
- Become a mediator between student-athletes and coaches
- Create a strong bond and promote communication between student-athletes and the university
- Build a sense of community within each athletic team
- Develop true student-athlete leaders and improve his or her involvement within the community
Lesley University SAAC Executive Board
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Sarah Apgar President |
Leah Miller Vide President |
Melinda Robinson Treasurer |
Paul Russo Secretary |
Lesley University SAAC Members
Sport | Member Name | Graduation Year |
Baseball | Ryan Genua | 2014 |
Baseball | Paul Russo | 2014 |
Men's Basketball | Kris Bennett |
2014 |
Men's Basketball | Cole Dorfman |
2016 |
Men's Basketball | Mike Kaufman | 2014 |
Women's Basketball | Sarah Apgar |
2014 |
Women's Basketball | Anthea Rathjens |
2015 |
Men's Cross Country | Ian Barber | 2016 |
Men's Cross-Country | Nick Green |
2016 |
Women's Cross-Country | Rachel Asam |
2017 |
Women's Cross-Country | Abbey Coppinger |
2017 |
Women's Cross-Country | Leah Miller |
2014 |
Men's Soccer | Chris Hunt | 2016 |
Men's Soccer | Dexter Buford | 2017 |
Women's Soccer | Alexis Giusti | 2015 |
Women's Soccer | Emileigh Lloyd |
2015 |
Women's Soccer | Melinda Robinson | 2016 |
Women's Soccer | Jasmine Sanchez | 2015 |
Women's Soccer | Isabella Vidana | 2016 |
Softball | Carlyn Barker |
2017 |
Softball | Mekenzi Golden |
2017 |
Women's Tennis | Molly Phelps |
2015 |
Women's Tennis | Kelly Watt |
2016 |
Women's Track | Ariana Thomas | 2016 |
Women's Track | Kat Vicino | 2014 |
Women's Volleyball | Danielle Johnson |
2015 |
Women's Volleyball | Anthea Rathjens |
2015 |