Marshall University Athletics
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Marshall University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is an organized group that is the voice of the student-athletes. SAAC representatives meet monthly with executive and senior administrative leadership to discuss important topics related to the holistic student-athlete. SAAC reps additionally meet with SBC and NCAA leadership to discuss initiatives at the conference level and propose and vote on key NCAA legislation that directly impacts the well-being of student-athletes.
SAAC is responsible for a variety of community outreach and department events throughout the year. Two main events include the Welcome Back celebration at the beginning of each academic year and the Marco Awards that take place in the Spring.
SAAC Mission Statement
The mission of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by protecting student- athlete well-being, fostering a positive student-athlete image and inclusive student-athlete environment, and promoting student-athlete engagement at the national, conference and local levels.
| SAAC Executive Team | |
| Katie Potter, President | Women's Golf |
| Olivia Fogo, Vice President | Volleyball |
| Niyah Mitchell, Secretary | Women's Track and Field |
| Chad Heiner, Treasurer | Baseball |
| Eddie Leon, Events and Community Service Chair | Baseball |
| Abby Bull, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Chair | Women's Golf |
| Tyra Thomas, Health and Wellness Chair | Women's Track and Field |
| Jackson Snyder, Professional Development Chair | Men's Cross Country |
| Bria Samilton, Marketing and Fan Engagement Chair | Volleyball |
| SAAC Representatives | |
| Alex Woodrum | Cheer |
| Anna Holstein | Cheer |
| Brayden Bailey | Dance |
| Baylie Hoffman | Dance |
| Jackson Marshall | Football |
| Rece Verhoff | Football |
| Cam Crawford | Men's Basketball |
| Kyle Braun | Men's Basketball |
| Jack Betz | Men's Cross Country |
| Jackson Snyder | Men's Cross Country |
| Bennett Zeitner | Men's Golf |
| Tanner Vest | Men's Golf |
| Agustin Iusem | Men's Soccer |
| Nikola Slijivic | Men's Soccer |
| Carson Casto | Men's Track and Field |
| Ethan Bowens | Men's Track and Field |
| Brooke Ulrich | Softball |
| Rielly Lucas | Softball |
| Audrey West | Swimming and Diving |
| Klava Katayama | Swimming and Diving |
| Sophia Hurrion | Tennis |
| Rieke Gillar | Tennis |
| Olivia Ziolkowski | Women's Basketball |
| Sydni Scott | Women's Basketball |
| Kalei Jordan | Women's Cross Country |
| Sophia Newsome | Women's Cross Country |
| Cassidy Bell | Women's Soccer |
| Olivia Gandee | Women's Soccer |