What is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)?
A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.

Presently, there are separate national SAACs for NCAA Divisions I, II and III. NCAA legislation mandates that all member institutions have SAACs on their respective campuses. Further, NCAA legislation requires that all member conferences have SAACs.

Division III SAAC Mission Statement
The mission of the NCAA Division III 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, while maintaining the tenants of teh Division III philosophy.

Purpose of SAAC
- To promote communication between the Athletics Administration and the Student-Athlete.
- Disseminate information.
- Provide feedback and insight into the Dept. Of Athletic issues or concerns.
- Generate a student-athlete voice regarding formulation of athletic policies.
- Build community within Privateer Athletics with all athletic teams.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed NCAA Legislation.
- Organize community service events.
- Promote a positive student-athlete image and sense of unity on campus.

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Maritime SAAC Executive Board
The Executive Board is made up of SAAC members elected by their peers on the committee.

Responsibilities of the Executive Board
- Preside over meetings
- Serves as SAAC liaison to the Department of Athletics
- Shall represent SAAC at any applicable conference or NCAA meetings
- Performs such duties as are incidental to the office

2025-26 Executive Board
President: Ashley Pavarini, Volleyball
Vice President: Brett Moshkovich, Football
Secretary: Michaela Thiel, Volleyball
Treasurer: Nicholas Cunha, Sailing
Community Service Coordinator: Nicole Ostapowicz, Sailing

2025-26 SAAC Members
Baseball: Andrew Heiderstadt
Men's Basketball: TBA
Men's Cross Country: TBA
Women's Cross Country: Eily Kochon
Football: Jake Moshkovich, Dillon Tveter
Men's Lacrosse: Tyler Mahood, Kymani McDonald
Women's Lacrosse: Paige Grider, Michelle Pecoraro
Women's Rowing: TBA
Sailing: Nicholas Cunha, Sebastien Lemaire, Nicole Ostapowicz
Men's Soccer: Jeferson Blanco, Jonathan Toma
Women's Soccer: Natalie Boeri
Men's Swimming & Diving: TBA
Women's Swimming & Diving: TBA
Women's Volleyball: Ashley Pavarini, Xieana Rodriguez, Mikaela Thiel