SAAC - Benedictine University Athletics

WHAT IS SAAC?
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a leadership group consisting of student-athletes representing all of Benedictine University's varsity sports. The Benedictine University SAAC provides insight on the student-athlete experience and offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that effect student-athletes' lives. SAAC members serve as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators in an effort to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation.

Presently, there are separate national SAAC's for NCAA Division I, II and III institutions. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SACC's on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAAC's.

For more information on the NCAA Division III SAAC CLICK HERE.

For more information on the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) SAAC CLICK HERE.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Benedictine University's SAAC is to serve as a vehicle to promote communication between the athletic administration and student-athletes by providing a student-athlete voice within the department, discussing issues and concerns and providing feedback as necessary. SAAC also serves in a leadership role recruiting fellow student-athletes to serve the campus, Lisle, and the surrounding community through a variety of service programs and events.

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

2025-2026 SAAC ADVISOR
KATIE McCUE - Women's Soccer

2025-2026 SAAC REPRESENTATIVES
MADYE GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT - Softball
AMARI SANDERS, EVENTS COORDINATOR - Men's Track & Field
LAURYN OLSON, MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR - Softball

Cami Hurt- W BASKETBALL
Hailey Bachman- W BASKETBALL
Megan Duzansky- W BASKETBALL

Hannah Pripusich- W FLAG FOOTBALL
Madison Stevens- W FLAG FOOTBALL

Connor Kendall- BASEBALL
Anthony Mitchell- BASEBALL

Hudson Parker- M BASKETBALL
Connor Glasgow- M BASKETBALL

Maya Rudy- SOFTBALL
Olivia Mickelson- SOFTBALL
Jasmine Lozano- SOFTBALL

Hannah Wollschlager- W VOLLEYBALL
Nicole Panzeca- W VOLLEYBALL
Joselyn Roche- W VOLLEYBALL

Spencer VanEngen- M VOLLEYBALL
Eoin O’Toole- M VOLLEYBALL

Matt Banister- TRACK & FIELD / FOOTBALL
Chris Woods- FOOTBALL
Jake Diamantos- FOOTBALL

Oliver Hulbert- LACROSSE
Tino (Robert) Perani- LACROSSE

Sebastian Delatorre- M SOCCER
AB (Abraham) Tiburcio- M SOCCER

Kinley Roberson- W SOCCER
Jasmin Ambrocio- W SOCCER

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