Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) - Central Michigan University Athletics

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

The mission SAAC is to provide opportunities for personal and program growth by directly involving student-athletes in the overall organization, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the intercollegiate athletics program. The SAAC also coordinates many events and community service projects throughout the year.

For more information regarding the Athletics Director Leadership Development Program, or to partner with the ADLDP, please contact Travis Downing at downi1tj@cmich.edu.

2026-27 Student-Athlete Advisory E-Board
Gracie Merrick (Track & Field)
Robyn Watts (Track & Field)
Jared Hanson (Baseball)
Abby Izaks (Gymnastics)
Zoie Pelfrey (Gymnastics)
Caitlin Gill (Soccer)

2026-27 SAAC Representatives

Baseball
Jared Hanson
Jonathan Fleaka

Men's Basketball
Keenan Garner
Jaxson Whitaker

Women's Basketball
Taylor Johnson
Riley Smith
Indya Davis

Men's Cross Country
Blake Chipman

Women's Cross Country
Ava Teed

Field Hockey
Molly Claus
Violet Barton
Sophie Havrilla
Jenna Billig

Football
Angel Flores
Martin Koivisto

Men's Golf
Awesome Burnett
Aydan Downer

Women's Golf
Evanka Shah
Rachel Niskanen

Gymnastics
Maylee Wendle
Zoie Pelfrey
Abby Izaks

Lacrosse
Isabella Bainbridge

Soccer
Caitlin Gill
Cathy Hoff

Softball
Emma Lotus
Keira Tolmie
London Williams

Track & Field
Robyn Watts
Gracie Merrick

Volleyball
Rainey Weidman
Brytn Lyon
Taylor Cripe

Wrestling
Kaden Chinavare
Luke Cochran