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 (2018-19)

• Full Membership Listing

Alan Burns
President

Nicolette Kreatsoulas
Vice President

Danielle Dadig
Community Outreach Co-Coordinator

Alison Green
Community Outreach Co-Coordinator

Jake Wilson
Facilities Coordinator

Brock Wooten
Social Media Coordinator

Shelby Marken
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.