Anne Arundel Community College Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is the student-athlete leadership team within AACC Athletics. SAAC consists of at least one student-athlete representative from each of AACC’s 12 varsity sports teams. These representatives provide leadership to their respective teams and to all student-athletes, as well as serve as a liaison between their team, SAAC, and athletic administration. SAAC leaders plan and spearhead community service initiatives and take part in leadership and development programming and training.
Mission
To provide student-athletes with opportunities for involvement in shaping intercollegiate athletics policy and enhancing the student-athlete experience. Prepare students to be leaders in their communities by providing them with professional development and growth opportunities.
Pillars
- Student-Athlete Advocacy
- Leadership Development
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Community Service
Goals
- Promote communication between athletics department staff and student-athletes.
- Disseminate information to fellow athletes and athletic administrators.
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department opportunities.
- Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the athletic department and on campus.
- Help promote leadership opportunities for all student-athletes
Core Values
- Respect
- Inclusion
- Success
- Equity
- #RISE
Member Requirements and Expectations
- Each team will have at least one SAAC representative and no more than three.
- All interested student-athletes shall apply and be approved by head coach, coordinator of student-athlete success and athletic director.
- SAAC members may miss no more than one meeting per semester.
- SAAC members must attend all programming unless they have an approved absence.
- SAAC members who wish to have a leadership role must submit a short essay explaining why they want the role and what they can bring to the role.
- SAAC members must meet all eligibility requirements of the NJCAA.
2022-23 Members
Ryann Brooks - President (Women's Soccer, Softball)
Ethan Grieb - Vice President (Baseball)
Kaitlyn Evans - Events Coordinator/Social Media Coordinator (Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer)
Brandy Middleton - Community Service Coordinator (Women's Basketball)
Michael Duffy - Treasurer (Men's Basketball)
Syrena Boone - (Women's Basketball)
Sam D'Amelio - (Baseball)
Kaleigh Hurd - (Softball)
Alyssa Smith - (Softball)