Drake University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The Drake University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience.  It is comprised of representatives from each sport.  The purpose of SAAC is to:

  •  promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes

  •  provide important information to team members

  •  provide a forum for student-athletes to discuss concerns and issues in the presence of athletics department officials

  •  build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams

  •  make recommendations about and organize community service projects

  •  solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation

  •  create opportunities for student-athlete representation on capmpus-wide committees and organizations

  •  help promote a positive image of Drake University student-athletes


    Drake University Student-Athlete Advisory Executive Council

    Chair
    Alex Bollinger, Men's Soccer

    Vice-Chair
    Andy Shortslef, Men's Track/XC

    Athletics Senator
    Lindsay Whorton, Women's Basketball


    Missouri Valley Conference Representatives

    Megan Schneider, Crew
    Evan Jurkovich, Men's Track/XC


    Student-Athlete Advisory Council Representatives

Women's Basketball                                                      Men's Basketball
Jill Martin                                                                      Adam Emmenecker
Lindsay Whorton                                                           Brent Heemskerk

Crew                                                                           Football
Liz Matveia                                                                   Robbie Larew
Danielle Rogers                                                            DeCarlos Love
Megan Schneider

Golf                                                                            Women's Soccer
Keth Malone                                                                 Lauren Hoguta
                                                                                  Morgan Virgilio

Men's Soccer                                                               Softball
Alex Bollinger                                                              Lindsay Larry
Luke Freiburg                                                              Susan Slycord

Women's Tennis                                                          Men's Tennis
Allison Wilkie                                                               Dave Iancu
Alison Bowlin

Women's Track/XC                                                      Men's Track/XC
Avery Buresh                                                              Evan Jurkovich
Jenny Reff                                                                  Andy Shortslef
                                                                                 Marcus Gaines

Volleyball
Betsy Funk
Sam Nelson