Youngstown State University Intercollegiate Athletics Department believes the student-athlete experience is essential to its mission. In order to assist in accomplishing this mission, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is available to all student-athletes.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Youngstown State University's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is:

• To promote efficient communication between the Athletic Administration and the student-athlete population regarding areas that impact the student's athletic, academic, and personal well-being; and
• To actively encourage more involvement of student-athletes in campus and community projects; and
• To encourage unity, common purpose and camaraderie between teams and among all athletes in the athletic program; and
• To establish a relationship with student government.

SAAC Officers (2019-20)

Jake Wilson
President

Mary Dunn
Vice President

Iva Domitrovich
Community Outreach Coordinator

Gary Clift
Facilities Coordinator

Brock Wooten
Social Media Coordinator

Chandler Killins
YESPYs Event Coordinator

SAAC Leadership Award Winners

Since 1999, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has selected a SAAC Leadership Award Winner. Criteria for the selection of the award winner include searching for opportunities to lead; enlisting others in a common vision; setting the example; recognizing individual contributions; celebrating team accomplishments; seeing an uplifting future and fostering collaboration. The award is voted on by the SAAC.