The Sage Colleges SAAC

SAGE SAAC MEMBERS ASSIST AT RONALD McDONALD HOUSE

Albany, NY –Members of The Sage Colleges’ Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) volunteered their time and energies on Sunday, February 10 at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, Incorporated in Albany.

Sage SAAC members were on hand and prepared meals for the residents of the facility and donated their time to help make the day a fun-filled time for the families at the house.

What is the Ronald McDonald House? Since Ronald McDonald House in Albany opened its doors in 1982, there have been over 14,000 visits with families from 37 New York counties, 38 states, and 29 countries. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, Inc. (RMHC) is working to better the lives of children and their families around our region. The RMHC is creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children.

Sage SAAC ready for the 2012 Polar Plunge!

Sage's SAAC members travelled to Lake George on November 17, 2012 to participate in the New York Special Olympics' Polar Plunge!

The Sage Colleges Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is composed of student athlete representatives from the 13 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.

Sage SAAC Meetings

The meeting's agenda is composed by the officers, in consultation with the SAAC Advisors. The next meeting is on May 6 in Kahl Room, 104.

Minutes from October 10 Meeting

Minutes from SAAC Meeting on Sep. 19, 2012

Minutes from SAAC Meeting on Jan. 23, 2013

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 2013-2014

President: Chelsea Martin, Women's Basketball

Vice-President and Promotions: Tirsh Gaulin, Softball

Treasurers: Jillian Schwab, Women's Volleyball

Secretary/Social Media Coordinator: Scott Jarosz, Men's Soccer

Sport by Sport Representatives For the 2012-2013 Academic Year

Women's Soccer: Dana Spuck, Emily Stevenson, Melissa Spring
Men's Soccer: Scott Jarosz, Tyler Denton
Women's Tennis: Mary Kate Hayward, Mackenzie Riley
Women's Volleyball: Joanie Cooney, Jillian Schwab, Ciera Holt
Men's Golf: Zach Sullivan
Men's Cross Country: Cory Alvarado
Women's Basketball: Chelsea Martin, Amy Jefferson, Julia Race
Men's Basketball: Jeff Stopera, Will Hennep
Men's Volleyball: Kyle Ray, Spencer Hilland, Dylan Krowicki
Men's Tennis: Cory Alvarado
Softball: Kelsey Newberg, Tricia Gaulin, Hillary Faas
Women's Lacrosse: Courtney Reed, Mallory Hansen
Women's Cross Country: Victoria Bouchard, Megan Lugo

Upcoming Events

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Gators assist at 2012 Special Olympics Fall Games

Sage's Student Athletes at the Fall Games in Glens Falls, NY on October 20, 2012

Special Events from the 2011-2012 Academic Year

Sage's SAAC members and student-athletes recently participated in an activities that involved decorating the pediatric floor at Albany Medical Center in April of 2012.

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 Sage student-athletes participated in is the 2011 State Special Olympics Fall Games in Glens Falls, NY on October 21-22.

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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 Student-Athletes in the Community

Gators participate at Maimonides Community School in work study program