The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and to offer input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) member campuses.
The SAAC serves as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches, and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issues relevant to NCAA student-athletes.
2015-16 PAC SAAC Executive Officers:
President: Amanda Halula, Washington & Jefferson College
Vice Presidents: Nick Betz, Grove City College; Tyler Hendzel, Thiel College
Presidents' Athletic Conference/Capital Athletic Conference NCAA Division III SAAC Representative:
Kayla Porter, Frostburg State University (2015-2018)
PAC SAAC Advisors:
Joe Onderko, PAC Commissioner
Kevin Fenstermacher, PAC Assistant Commissioner
| 2014-15 PAC SAAC Institutional Representatives |
| School/Representatives |
Hometown / High School |
Sport(s) |
| Bethany College |
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| Marina Baker |
Winchester, Va. / Sherando |
Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Rhianna Petrone |
Canonsburg, Pa. / Canon-McMillan |
Women's Cross Country |
| Lauren Simpson |
Washington, Pa./Trinity |
Women's Basketball |
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| Chatham University |
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| Kristi Hruska |
West Mifflin, Pa. / West Mifflin |
Women's Tennis |
| Kaylee LaPosta |
Weirton, W.Va. / Weir |
Women's Swimming & Diving |
| Becca Pell |
Elizabeth, Pa. / Elizabeth Forward |
Women's Soccer |
| Liz Sawyer |
Saco, Maine / Thornton Academy |
Women's Soccer |
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| Geneva College |
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| Tyler Damazo |
Beaver Falls, Pa. / Blackhawk |
Men's Basketball |
| Tara Payne |
Canonsburg, Pa. / Canon-McMillan |
Women's Soccer |
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| Grove City College |
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| Karolina Lagerquist |
Pittsburgh, Pa. / Fox Chapel |
Women's Tennis |
| Kendra Tetrick |
Beaver, Pa. / Beaver |
Women's Tennis |
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| Saint Vincent College |
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| Elly Colvin |
Johnstown, Pa. / Richland |
Women's Soccer |
| Amie Dobracki |
Glenshaw, Pa. / Shaler Area |
Women's Soccer |
| Brody Ruffner |
Newton, N.C. / Fred T. Foard |
Men's Soccer |
| Jessica Welch |
North Potomac, Md. / Thomas Wootton |
Women's Basketball |
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| Thiel College |
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| Nichole Carlton |
Beloit, Ohio / West Branch |
Women's Tennis |
| Caitlyn Carney |
Lake Milton, Ohio / Jackson Milton |
Softball |
| Mary Kate Dougherty |
Depew, N.Y. / Mount St. Mary Academy |
Softball |
| Ashley McMillen |
Cheswick, Pa. / Deer Lakes |
Women's Soccer |
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| Thomas More College |
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| Jake Plummer |
North Olmsted, Ohio / Hearts for Jesus Christ/Corpus Christi |
Men's Soccer |
| Ryan Smiley |
Louisville, Ky. / Trinity |
Men's Cross Country / Track & Field |
| Krista Summe |
Forest Park, Ohio / Cincinnati Christian |
Softball |
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| Washington & Jefferson College |
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| Amanda Halula |
Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Cumberland Valley |
Women's Golf |
| Jennifer Suder |
Cranberry Township, Pa. / Seneca Valley |
Women's Swimming & Diving / Golf |
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| Waynesburg University |
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| Luke Carter |
Saegertown, Pa. / Saegertown |
Baseball |
| Colin Nelson |
State College, Pa. / State College |
Men's Soccer |
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| Westminster College |
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| Jared Heck |
Pittsburgh, Pa. / North Hills |
Football |
| Jenny Jones |
Erie, Pa. / Fort LeBoeuf |
Women's Cross Country / Track & Field |
| Gretchen Schwarz |
Hudson, Ohio / Hudson |
Women's Soccer |
| Nicholas Smith |
Indiana, Pa. / Indiana |
Men's Swimming & Diving |
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| Advisors |
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| School |
Advisor(s) |
Position(s) |
| Bethany College |
Brian Rose |
Director of Athletics and Recreation |
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| Chatham University |
Betsy Warren |
Head Soccer Coach |
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| Geneva College |
Linda Sumner |
Head Women's Soccer Coach |
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| Grove City College |
Carla V. Ligo |
Faculty Athletic Representative |
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| Saint Vincent College |
Josh Gurekovich |
Head Swimming Coach |
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| Thiel College |
Craig Thurber |
Head Wrestling Coach |
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| Thomas More College |
Lindsay Bramhall |
Senior Woman Administrator / Head Softball Coach |
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| Washington & Jefferson College |
Brooke Turner |
Head Women's Volleyball Coach |
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| Waynesburg University |
Sam Jones |
Head Women's Basketball Coach |
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| Westminster College |
Jim Dafler |
Director of Athletics |
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Tammy Swearingen |
Assistant Athletics Director / Head Volleyball Coach |