The Sage Colleges SAAC

The Sage Colleges Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is composed of student athlete representatives from the 12 varsity programs sponsored by the College. Each member serves as a liaison between the committee and his/her team. Membership on this committee is a responsibility. Dedication and participation are necessary to maintain membership. The length or term of membership is for the duration of the student athlete's eligibility.

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Mission Statement

The Sage Colleges SAAC seeks to enhance the total student athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting the welfare of the student athlete, and fostering a positive student athlete image to the campus and within the community. Sage College is dedicated to the athletics and academic achievement of all student athletes and adheres to all NCAA Division III legislation.

Special Events

Sage's SAAC is looking to make a difference in our community this coming year and for years to come. Among the many activities, Sage will be very involved with Special Olympics New York.

The first of many activites you will see Sage student-athletes participating in is the 2011 State Special Olympics Fall Games in Glens Falls, NY on October 21-22.

For more information, please view this web site.

Sage's SAAC aims to support and participate community efforts as well as student-athlete growth and connection to the campus. Last year, a couple of members were lucky enough to meet with Leah DeCosta and Brian McDonald of NY Speical Olympics. These two individuals are organizers of the Special Olympics NY. At the 2011 NCAA Convention, the Division III national SAAC initiated a partnership with the Special Olympics in a coordinated community outreach.

As a result, The Sage Colleges SAAC will be volunteering in the Special Olympics New York State Fall Games in Glens Falls, NY on October 21 and 22. Our Student Athlete Advisory Committee is proud to support such a wonderful organization since the Special Olympics is the largest amateur sports organization in the world.

New York's Special Olympics is currently the largest chapter in North America and the sixth largest chapter in the world. Special Olympics New York has 51,809 athletes, who train and compete year-round in 22 sports - all at no cost. This is why they rely on volunteer and fundraising efforts from programs like ours.

In addition to giving our time volunteering, our organization will be fundraising money and asking for donations to support us in the Penguin Plunge for the Special Olympics. We will take 'the plunge' into Lake George- Shepard's Park Beach on November 19. This event is a fun way to raise money and fund raise for a great cause. Anyone who is interested in donating or joining the cause can visit the website for the Penguin Plunge and register under the team Sage SAAC.

Furthermore, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee has created and organized a student-led cheering section that will be introduced for the first time in our winter sports events. This will be a great way to increase student support of our teams and a fun way to rally our winter teams to victory.

Lastly, Sage's SAAC has created a program called "Buddy Teams" which will help increase attendance and support between teams.

Group 1: Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball

Group 2: Men's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Golf

Group 3: Men's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Tennis

The goal is to have Sage have a friendly competition between teams to see who can have the biggest percentage of their team show up at events. This is a great way to connect with the different teams and have our two campuses support each other.

Sage is looking to raise funds and awareness with their involvement in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge on November 19. For more information about the event and to volunteer or take a donation, please view Sage's page.

Meetings

The meeting's agenda is composed by the officers, in consultation with the SAAC Advisors. The next meeting is on Noevmber 8 in the Neff Center at 8 p.m.

Minutes from Meeting on Sept. 15, 2011

Sage Student-Athletes in the Community

Gators participate at Maimonides Community School in work study program

SAAC Advisors

Kyle Clancy, Head Men's Soccer Coach,serves as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor. He can be reached at 518-292-1822 or via email at clanck@sage.edu

Ann King, Sports Information Director, serves as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Assistant Advisor. She can be reached at 518-244-4767 or via email at kinga2@sage.edu

Faculty Athletics Representative

Professor Mary Rea holds the position as the College's FAR. Her email is ream@sage.edu

Sage's SAAC Officers for 2011-2012

President: Kelsey Newberg, Softball

Vice-President: Chelsea Martin, Women's Basketball and Women's Lacrosse

Treasurers: Dan Schulz, Men's Golf and Elijah Braemer, Men's Soccer

Secretary: Dana Spuck, Women's Soccer

Sport by Sport Representatives For the 2011-2012 Academic Year

Women's Soccer: Dana Spuck, Kendell Wilbert

Men's Soccer: Elijah Braemer, Scott Jarosz

Women's Tennis: Mary Kate Hayward, Mackenzie Riley

Women's Volleyball: Joanie Cooney, Jillian Schwab

Men's Golf: Gerard Beaudin, Dan Schulz

Men's Cross Country: Bryan Kelly, Sean Alvarado

Women's Basketball: Chelsea Martin, TBA

Men's Basketball: Jeff Stopera, Robert Fuchs

Men's Volleyball: Kyle Ray, TBA

Men's Tennis: TBA

Softball: Kelsey Newberg, Tricia Gaulin

Women's Lacrosse: Erika Jackson, Ginelle Butler