The purpose of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to "provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect the student-athletes lives on NCAA member institution campuses." The overall mission is to "enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive image." (NCAA website)
2022-2023 SAAC Executive Board
Bailey Woinarowicz, Chairperson
Women's Swimming
Class of 2024
Political Science/Pre-Med
Aiden Spagnoli, Vice Chairperson
Men's Soccer
Class of 2024
Entrepreneurship
Max Walsworth, Secretary
Men's Water Polo
Class of 2024
Finance & Accounting
Camille Morales, Social Media Chairperson
Women's Rowing
Class of 2023
Sociology (Environmental Studies & Art - Minors)
SAAC Key Areas of Focus
- Promote effective communication between the LMU Athletics Department administration and student-athletes.
- Serve as the student-athlete voice for NCAA and WCC legislation, as well as institutional policies.
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department matters.
- Build a sense of community and camaraderie amongst all student-athletes at LMU.
Current SAAC Representatives
| Sport |
Representative |
Representative |
Representative |
| Baseball |
Conner Kershaw |
Tanner Warady |
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| Men's Basketball |
Alex Merkviladze |
Chance Stephens |
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| Men's Cross Country/Track & Field |
Daniel Vaca |
Will Luders |
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| Men's Golf |
Trevor Algya |
Brendan Gonzalez |
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| Men's Rowing |
Julian Leonhardt |
Baxter Menzies |
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| Men's Soccer |
Jayden Bassong |
Carl Olsen |
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| Men's Tennis |
Lincoln Bellamy |
Alvaro Gonzalez |
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| Men's Water Polo |
Kade Margain |
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| Women's Basketball |
Se'Quoia Allmond |
Ava Toone |
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| Women's Beach Volleyball |
Cassie Chinn |
Ellie Davis |
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| Women's Cross Country/Track & Field |
Avery Doan |
Maya Kalach |
Trinity Tingey |
| Women's Rowing |
Georgia Guinan |
Sammie Richelsoph |
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| Softball |
Kat Hummer |
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| Women's Soccer |
Bella Beltran |
Sadie Kenny |
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| Women's Swimming |
Natalie Hogenboom |
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| Women's Tennis |
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| Women's Indoor Volleyball |
Isabella Bareford |
Jackie Moore |
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| Women's Water Polo |
Ella Krauss |
Sophie Kadifa |
Tessa Matson |
