Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Who are we?
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) consists of 1-2 representatives from each sport. The committee meets at least once a month and acts a link between student-athletes, administration and the NCAA by discussing sport related issues and concerns. We give athletes a voice by representing their interests under highest regard.

What do we do?
The purpose of SAAC is to enhance the student-athlete experience. We work to build a positive image to campus and the Missoula community. We create and encourage involvement in campus and community outreach projects. SAAC also strives to actively promote and support Grizzly Athletics and stand behind the mission and values of our athletic program.

2010-2011 Committee

Ashley MackeyAshley Mackey
Women's Tennis
ashley.mackey@umontana.edu
Paige BranstiterPaige Branstier
Volleyball
Paige.branstiter@umontana.edu
Charles BurtonCharles Burton
Football
Charles.burton@umontana.edu
Lauren CostaLauren Costa
Soccer
Lauren.costa@umontana.edu
Melissa JenkinsMelissa Jenkins
Women's Track/XC
melissa.jenkins@umontana.edu
Jordan SullivanJordan Sullivan
Women's Basketball
jordan.sullivan@umontana.edu
Alex WhiteAlex White
Men's Track and Field
alex.white@umontana.edu
Kristen NoonKristen Hoon
Soccer
Kristen.hoon@umontna.edu
Kesslee PayneKesslee Payne
Women's Cross Country
Kesslee.payne@umontana.edu
Paul CapPaul Capp
Athletic Training Center
paul.capp@umontana.edu
Alex ShawAlex Shaw
Football
Alex.shaw@umontana.edu
Olivia WeberOlivia Weber
Golf
olivia.weber@umontana.edu
Maddy MurrayMaddy Murray
Women's Tennis
maddy.murray@umontana.edu
Shawn Stockton
Men's Basketball
Shawn.stockton@umontana.edu

2008-2009 SAAC Members: (back row) Martyna Nowak, WTEN; Abbey Effertz, WTF; Chris Hellekson, MTF; Britney Lohman, WBB; Andrew Selle, FB; Shawn Stockton, MBB (front row) Michael Fisher, MCC; David Cysneiros, MTEN; Katrina Drennen, WCC; Brittney Brown, VB; Abby Grafft, SOC; Carissa Simmons, Golf (Not in the picture: Lucas Bahnmaier, Athletic Training representative)

2008-2009 SAAC Members: (back row) Martyna Nowak, WTEN; Abbey Effertz, WTF; Chris Hellekson, MTF; Britney Lohman, WBB; Andrew Selle, FB; Shawn Stockton, MBB (front row) Michael Fisher, MCC; David Cysneiros, MTEN; Katrina Drennen, WCC; Brittney Brown, VB; Abby Grafft, SOC; Carissa Simmons, Golf (Not pictured: Shawn Lebsock, FB; Lucas Bahnmaier, Athletic Training)

SAAC Community Involvement

To help celebrate I Love to Read month, the University of Montana Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be holding a book drive to support local schools. Representatives from different Montana teams will be accepting book donations at Adams Center entrances during Montana's four upcoming home basketball games: Thursday, Feb. 12 (Lady Griz vs. Sacramento State, 7 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 14 (Lady Griz vs. Northern Arizona, 7 p.m.), Thursday, Feb. 19 (Griz vs. Weber State, 7 p.m.) and Saturday, Feb. 21 (Griz vs. Idaho State, 4:30 p.m.).

After the four-game book drive, student-athletes will be delivering the donated books to school libraries and reading from the books to the school children.


Questions, Concerns, Feedback?

http://groups.google.com/group/um-saac?hl=en


Want more information on SAAC?
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/saac/index.html