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Muskingum Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The mission of the Muskingum Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity and communication between the student-athletes and athletics administration, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image on campus and in the New Concord community.

SAAC was developed by the Muskingum athletic department to:

  • Promote communication between the Muskingum athletics administration and its student-athletes.
  • Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues, including student-athlete welfare.
  • Generate a student-athlete voice within the Muskingum athletics department’s formulation of policies.
  • Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams.
  • Organize community service efforts.
  • Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus and in the community.

SAAC representatives from Muskingum's varsity sports have dedicated themselves to helping and promoting their fellow student-athletes, Muskingum, and the community. Their efforts have helped to enhance a tradition of involvement by Muskingum student-athletes.

The group meets monthly and is charged with discussing ongoing issues at Muskingum and around the country pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and student-athletes' lives.

SAAC plans, organizes, and hosts the Annual Golden Hook Awards, a Hoops for Hunger food drive, and holds special promotions throughout the year at Muskingum athletic events.

SAAC Student Officers

President - Mike Davis (Baseball)
Vice President - Katharine Clayton (Volleyball)
Vice President - Amanda Charness (Women's Lacrosse)
Vice President - Alyssa Heinrichs (Women's Cross Country)

SAAC Team Representatives

Women's Soccer - Amanda Craley, Gabi Wetherill
Men's Soccer - Brice Hiner, Terrance Wright
Baseball - David Stiles, Mike Davis
Softball - Olivia Rapol, Kasey Timko
Wrestling - Scotty Edwards, Zeke Poulus
Women's Lacrosse - Amanda Charness, Maria Decaminada
Men's Lacrosse - Chipper Iacobucci, Evan Cosgrove
Women's Basketball - Kendall Dye
Men's Basketball - Reed Coconis, Nathan Walker
Volleyball - Addy Rusek, Katharine Clayton
Cross Country - Korey Kakascik, Alyssa Heinrichs
Track & Field - Ryan Irwin, Kendra Monnin-Lee
Football - Riley Woodie, Malachi Stromile
Women's Golf - Emily Royston, Molly Cepek
Men's Golf - David Link, Keenan Kelly
Esports - Mercedes Grim, Lucas Parsons
Bowling - Michael McCloskey, Lillian Matteson
Archery - Kaitlyn Oswald, Kelly Hawvermale
STUNT - Kelley Masloski

SAAC Advisor

Tom Caudill - Associate Athletic Director/Director and Assistant Professor of Sports Communication