Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
MISSION
"To promote a positive experience for student-athletes through effective means of communication. SAAC serves as the voice for the student-athletes to athletic administration, coaches, and on-campus representatives. SAAC gives student-athletes proficiency in future career paths and personal development throughout their college career. SAAC serves student-athlete needs and seeks opportunities that encourage excellence on the field, the classroom, in the community, and in life."
Goals:
- Foster Student-Athlete Welfare
- Improve Team Relations via Teams for Teams
- Increase involvement in the Pitt County Community
PURPOSE
To improve the collegiate experience of the student-athlete by:
- Effectively communicating with one another to meet each other's needs with efficient dissemination of information.
- Provide feedback and insight to athletic administration regarding policy development.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
- Maintain a sense of community within the athletic program involving all athletic teams.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Encouraging participation of student-athletes in community service efforts.
- Bridge the gap between the University and student-athletes as a whole - promoting a positive student-athlete image on campus.
President: Lydia Simmons (Track & Field)
Vice President: Nicole Nash (Women’s Golf)
Community Service Coordinator: Lexi Zukerberg (Lacrosse)
Community Service Coordinator: Katie Schuele (Volleyball)
Social Media Coordinator: Emma Ortiz (Volleyball)
Program Director: Ashton Tolson (Cross Country)
Program Director: Julien Davis (Football)
Mental Health Coordinator: Milly Dibua (Women’s Basketball)
Mental Health Coordinator: Gabby Fowler (Softball)
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2026-27 ECU SAAC REPRESENTATIVES
Brett Beasley – Baseball
Grady Lenahan - Baseball
Eli DeLaurier – Men’s Basketball
Daithi Qinn – Men’s Basketball
Milly Dibua – Women’s Basketball
Jayla Hearp – Women’s Basketball
Will Palopoli – Men’s Cross Country
Ashton Tolson – Men’s Cross Country
Kiley Mann – Women’s Cross Country
Bella Wood – Women’s Cross Country
Julien Davis – Football
Gage Reale – Football
Dylon Worthen - Football
Adam Lennermark – Men’s Golf
Luke Mosley – Men’s Golf
Lisa Forss – Women’s Golf
Nicole Nash – Women’s Golf
Kirra Coufal – Lacrosse
Raleigh Speed – Lacrosse
Lexi Zuckerberg – Lacrosse
Bella Gutierrez – Soccer
Ella Steck – Soccer
Gabby Fowler – Softball
Jenna Krol - Softball
Kinsley Baker – Swim & Dive
Sophie Benkusky – Swim & Dive
Kim Auerswald – Tennis
Skylar Moody - Tennis
Zion Glover – Men’s Track & Field
Jared Harrell – Men’s Track & Field
Aaliyah Muhammed – Women’s Track & Field
Lydia Simmons – Women’s Track & Field
Emma Ortiz – Volleyball
Katie Schuele – Volleyball
AMERICAN CONFERENCE SAAC REPRESENTATIVES
Lydia Simmons (Track & Field)
Kirra Coufal (Lacrosse)
Gabby Fowler (Softball)
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