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The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is composed of student-athletes from each sport: cross country, equestrian, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, softball, soccer, swimming and tennis. SAAC's mission is to enhance the total educational experience of student-athletes through dialogue, leadership, and community outreach. SAAC provides a voice to all student-athletes and seeks to promote communication (e.g., suggestions, needs, wants, praise, and problems) between student-athletes, athletic administration, and intercollegiate athletic affiliations. SAAC encourages student-athlete involvement in community engagement projects, on campus and within the broader community. SAAC also seeks to design programs that will encourage academic success, health promotion, social responsibility, and general awareness of the student-athlete's concerns.
SAAC meets twice a month throughout the year. Meetings are open to all student-athletes who wish to attend.
2025-26 | SAAC Cabinet
| President |
Ilka-Marie Kuleba '26 (Softball) |
| Vice President |
Anna Smith '26 (Softball) |
| Secretary |
Geneva Seita '28 (Lacrosse/Swimming) |
| Treasurer |
Maggie Minton '26 (Tennis) |
2025-26 | SAAC REPRESENTATIVES
| Climbing |
Emily Allred '26, Liza Dareing '26 |
| Cross Country |
Ella Cate Johnson '29, Shiloh Thompson '29 |
| Equestrian |
Wyette Felton '26, Evelynn Forrest '27 |
| Field Hockey |
Carlina Christy '26, Gigi Hutman '27 |
| Golf |
Kailei Minter '27, Isabella Peregrine '27 |
| Lacrosse |
Natalia Alvini-Moore '28, Sarah Lehan '27 |
| Soccer |
Alexis Diaz '27, Kaelin Hanson '28 |
| Softball |
Ilka-Marie Kuleba '26, Anna Smith '26 |
| Swimming |
Karissa Boyce '28, Geneva Seitz '28 |
| Tennis |
Ari Venturi '28, Maggie Minton '26 |
| Track & Field |
Elaina Sherline '29, Mia Viccora '27 |
| Volleyball |
Makena Huewe '29, Kelsey Wagner '27 |
2025-26 | SWEET BRIAR SAAC ADVISOR
Joanna Friesen (jfriesen@sbc.ed), Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Sweet Briar College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee's Constitution and Bylaws
ARTICLE 1: Name
The Name of this organization will be the "Student-Athlete Advisory Committee."
ARTICLE 2: Purposes
The purposes of this Committee are:
(a) To promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes
(b) To provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues
(c) To build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams
(d) To promote a positive student-athlete image on campus
(e) To generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies
(f) To disseminate information
(g) To create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees
(h) To act as student-athlete mentors
(i) To educate the student body and promote a healthy lifestyle
ARTICLE 3: Fundamental Policy
SAAC is a committee made up of Student-athlete representatives. Our purpose is to promote and aid communication between student-athletes, administration, and the Sweet Briar community. We also strongly promote and support athletics on campus while serving as mentors to student-athletes.
Bylaws
ARTICLE 1: Membership
1.1 Composition
The SAAC committee will consist of one team or coach selected member from each varsity team. The member may be from any class standing.
1.2 Duties and Responsibilities
Members will serve as a vehicle between the committee and her team. They will bring concerns and ideas from the team to the committee and/or administration.
1.2.1 The committee will meet two times a month. Additional meeting s will be scheduled when necessary. Executive officers (i.e. President and/or Vice President) will determine meeting times.
1.2.2 Attendance is mandatory. All absences must be cleared through the secretary. If a member has more than two un-excused absences, a new representative will be chosen.
ARTICLE 3: Advisors
There will be one advisor to the SAAC.
