Mission
The mission of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image." (Adopted from the mission statement of the National SAAC.)
The Minot State University SAAC is a group created to…
1) Promote and enhance communication between the Minot State University Athletic Department Administration and the Student-Athlete.
2) Encourage student-athlete participation in various programs and events developed within the athletic department, and facilitate further involvement in the SAAC by potential candidates.
3) Embellish the quality of student-athlete life at Minot State through implementing programs that encourage academic success, health, and community awareness.
Membership
The membership of the SAAC will be composed of members from each of the University's athletic teams. A varsity sport is a sport that has been accorded that status by the institution's chief executive officer. At present these teams include: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. All representatives are responsible to be the liaison between their respective team and the SAAC.
2025-26 SAAC Roster
| Alex Engel |
Baseball |
| Jacob McLean |
Baseball |
| Trey Brandt |
Men's Basketball |
| Braelyn Dale |
Men's Basketball |
| Carson Chrisman |
Football |
| Noah Iosefa |
Football |
| Gage Olson |
Men's Golf |
| Cameron Schwab |
Men's Golf |
| Ben Johnson |
Men's Hockey |
| Brett Tataryn |
Men's Hockey |
| Sam Butikofer |
Men's Cross Country and Track and Field |
| Zander Grover |
Men's Cross Country and Track and Field |
| John Armstrong |
Men's Wrestling |
| Dylan McDonald |
Men's Wrestling |
| Mia Aberle |
Women's Basketball |
| Jessica Mogen |
Women's Basketball |
| Zoe Banack |
Women's Golf |
| Abigail Goettle |
Women's Golf |
| Jillian Ackerman |
Women's Hockey |
| Abby Pineau |
Women's Hockey |
| Anna Miotto |
Women's Soccer |
| Taylor Salsman |
Women's Soccer |
| Mallory Hoogensen |
Softball |
| Anna LaCount |
Softball |
| Afton Wride |
Women's Cross Country and Track & Field |
| Bailey Wride |
Women's Cross Country and Track & Field |
| Jaina Macaulay |
Volleyball |
| Mia Thompson |
Volleyball |
| Haleigh Lematta |
Women's Wrestling |
| Skye Shelmerdine |
Women's Wrestling |
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2025-26 SAAC Executive Board
President: Mallory Hoogensen
Vice President: Alex Engel
Secretary: John Armstrong
Treasurer: Mia Aberle
Philanthropy: Noah Iosefa
Social Media: Anna LaCount
SAAC Advisor: Jordan Boisner
Contact Information
SAAC Advisors
Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Life, Senior Woman Administrator
