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."Â (Adopted from the mission statement of the National SAAC.)
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The Minot State University SAAC is a group created to…
1)Â Â Â Â Promote and enhance communication between the Minot State University Athletic Department Administration and the Student-Athlete.
2)Â Â Â Â Encourage student-athlete participation in various programs and events developed within the athletic department, and facilitate further involvement in the SAAC by potential candidates.Â
3)Â Â Â Â Embellish the quality of student-athlete life at Minot State through implementing programs that encourage academic success, health, and community awareness.
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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.
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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
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Contact Information
SAAC Advisors
Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Life, Senior Woman Administrator
