STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2026-27 E-Board
Female Co-Chair: Abby Tarka '28, Field Hockey
Male Co-Chair: Nathan Donahue '27, Men's Soccer/Track & Field
Student Government Association (SGA) Representatives:
Delaney Duford '28, Softball
Matthew Frett '28, Men's Ice Hockey
Social Media Representative: Morgan Groppi '28, Women's Lacrosse
Secretary: Reese Swanson '27, Field Hockey
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow the Instagram for Updates: SAAC Instagram
UPCOMING EVENTS:
ABA Games
Field Hockey: Wednesday, October 14
What is SAAC?
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a student-led group consisting of members from each of our 26 varsity sports, including an executive board. Franklin Pierce's SAAC has four main focuses, including: NCAA Legislation, Community Service, Campus Engagement and Leadership. Through each of these four themes, SAAC has a commitment to both the Franklin Pierce's and surrounding communities, but also to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The group meets monthly and discusses the student-athlete experience, NCAA legislative proposals, and also plans and implements fundraisers and activities for the campus and local community. Franklin Pierce's SAAC is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience through the voice of student-athletes as well as using this platform to engage the local and campus communities.
Our SAAC Division II Mission Statement
To enhance the overall student-athlete experience by giving opportunities to student-athletes, protecting student-athlete welfare, and creating and fostering a united and positive student-athlete image.
Division II SAAC Guiding Principles
The Division II SAAC will be guided by the following principles: ethics, integrity, fairness and respect for diversity, which shall include attention to gender, race, ethnicity and sport.
Governing Rule
We, as the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, will ultimately hold one another accountable for all actions, particularly those actions taking place during the SAAC meetings.
