Concordia University Chicago Athletics

Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Mission Statement: "The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) promotes leadership throughout teams by serving as a conduit for student-athletes voices. We commit to upholding the following values: Christian Faith, Responsibility, Pride, Leadership, Community, and Sportsmanship."

Full SAAC Constitution linked here

Our general responsibilities include: Review pending NCAA legislation, facilitate community service projects, organize events at sports games and matches, bring Cougar spirit throughout campus, and enhance the atmosphere at sporting events.

As a member of SAAC, student athletes can choose to be a part of one of the following committees:

• Athletes Coming Together In Our Community (ACTION)
  • Community outreach activities
    • Ex. Cans Across Conference, Student Athlete Banquet
• Special Olympics
  • Using our partnership as a Division III institution with Special Olympics
    • Ex. Spring Field Day, Half-time Basketball Game
• Uproar
  • Organizing student sections and fostering Cougar Pride on campus
    • Ex. Homecoming and CIT Pep Rally, Themed student sections
• Mental Matters
  • Ensuring student athletes have the resources to further assist in mental health issues
    • Ex. Burn Your Burdens, College Football Mental Health Week

President Kyle Schultz, Men's Soccer	Vice President Jacob Garrison, Football
Secretary Arissa Santos, Softball	Treasurer Carson Knoll, Men's Basketball
Cougar Cup Coordinator Haley Gulsby, Softball	Social Media Coordinator Linley Southern, Women's Basketball & Softball