Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

The mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to serve as a vehicle to promote communication between the athletic administration and student-athletes at Marist by providing a student-athlete voice within the department, discussing issues and concerns, and providing feedback as necessary.

SAAC also serves in a leadership role recruiting fellow student-athletes to serve the campus, Poughkeepsie, and the surrounding area through a variety of community service programs and events. Further, it is our privilege and responsibility to enhance the relationships between the Athletic Department and all other realms within Marist College.

SAAC is a fantastic way to further strengthen the bonds within the student-athlete community. Through SAAC, athletes are granted a voice in the administration and receive opportunities to become involved in their community. SAAC helps athletes to develop skills whereby they can become even better leaders than they already are.

Co-chairs:

Eleni Waskiewicz - Women's Crew
Gannon Osborn - Men's Lacrosse

2012-13 Team Representatives:

Baseball: Jordan Eich, Pat Welsh

Men's Basketball: Dorvell Carter, Manny Thomas

Women's Basketball: Kristine Best, Sydney Coffey

Men's Crew: Chris Leonard, Doug Woolley

Women's Crew: Eleni Waskiewicz, Kristin Mahoney 

Men's XC/Track & Field: Mark Valentino, Ken Walshak

Women's XC/Track & Field: Kelley Gould, Christine Coughlin

Football: Chuckie Looney, Albert Wright, Atiq Lucas

Men's Lacrosse: Gannon Osborn, Dave Scarcello

Women's Lacrosse: Jackie DiMaria, Tierney Larson

Men's Soccer: Myles Ashong, Connor Preece

Women's Soccer: Chelsea Botta, Andrea Wicks

Softball: Taylor Kuzma, Joelle Zahka

Men's Swimming & Diving: Dylan Cummings, Nick Spinella

Women's Swimming & Diving: Maddie Arciello, Erica Vitale

Men's Tennis: Jacob Solly, Dalen Klassen

Women's Tennis: Marielle Campbell, Joana Sun

Volleyball: Audra Brady, Grace Hill

Water Polo: Yuriria Chavez, Mackenzie Maynes