SAAC

MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE
The mission of the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

NCAA Division II SAAC

WESTERN SAAC MISSION STATEMENT
To promote efficient and effective communication between Western State Athletic Department and the Student-athletes and provide suggestions on programs designed to serve their needs.

To actively encourage involvement of the student-athletes with the campus, faculty, staff, student body and community.

To develop a camaraderie and communication among athletic teams at Western State that emphasizes the supporting of each other both in sports and academics.

To design and implement programs that will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility, and awareness throughout campus.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
While Division II schools engage with their communities locally, the division also recognizes the need to contribute on a national scale.

There's no better example of that commitment than Division II's long-standing relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which is the primary student-based group that contributes to policy-making for the division, established the Make-A-Wish partnership in 2003.

Division II has raised more than $6.6 million toward granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Over 770 "wishes" have been granted through Division II contributions. These wishes can serve as a game changer in children's fights against their illnesses, helping them feel better, and in some cases even get better.

Make-a-Wish Foundation
WESTERN SAAC MEMBERS – 2024-25

President: Logan Butterfield (track & field)
Vice President: Rachel Cockman (women's basketball)
Secretary: Emily Jauch (swimming & diving)
Treasurer: Brooklyn Seymour (Women's Basketball)
Communications and Marketing: Lacey Kunz (cross country/track & field)
 
Basketball - Women's Alyssa Eckroth Delaney Matkins
Basketball - Men's Dawlton Grant Christian Still
Cheer Anaya Ingram Coco Warren
Cross Country - Women's Savannah Byrd Jamie Pearson
Cross Country - Men's AVery Cesar Ian Clark
Esports Noe Del Toro Sam Loustaunau
Football Drea Thompson
Soccer Taylor Bottoms Sarah Connolly
Swimming & Diving Ella Fries LynDea Turner
Track & Field - Women's Lindsey Osterfelt Ainsley Rosenow
Track and Field - Men's Ethan VanMeter Owen Wentz
Volleyball Kacee Garcia Grace Helzer
Wrestling Zachery Flowers  Tino Gonzales




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