Fort Lewis College Athletics

Fort Lewis College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

What is SAAC?
Student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and to offer input on the rules, regulations, and polices that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses. The goal of this program is to provide leadership opportunities for student-athletes and to identify areas of responsibility for student-athlete leaders.

Mission
Fort Lewis College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will represent and support the Department of Athletics as well as the experience for all Skyhawks. SAAC provides an opportunity for each student-athlete to develop their leadership skills, connect with their peers and department staff, while discussing national, conference, and local initiatives. This Committee is focused on enhancing all experiences through the protection of student-athlete welfare, fostering unity, and cultivating a safe space to communicate for the improvement and success of all.

Vision
Fort Lewis College SAAC will serve as the voice for all student-athletes. The Committee will focus its efforts on all matters pertaining to student-athlete welfare. This is a time for members to actively engage and partner with the university as well as the surrounding community to bring excitement to Fort Lewis College Athletics.

Members of the Fort Lewis College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will strive to:

• Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes

• Disseminate information

• Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues

• Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletic department formulation of policies

• Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams

• Organize community service efforts

• Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government)

• Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus

Fort Lewis College SAAC & Colorado Make-A-Wish
The Fort Lewis College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is proud to join NCAA Division II in partnering with Make-A-Wish! Join us for our annual SAAC Make-A-Wish Cornhole Tournament, or use the link below to donate to the Colorado Make-A-Wish today! 

2025-26 Fort Lewis College SAAC Representatives 

Leadership Cabinet

• President - Caroline Laughlin, Women's Track and Cross Country

• Vice President - Lexi Shea, Women's Track and Cross Country

• Secretary - Ben Harding, Men's Golf

General Membership

• Hayes Dwyer, Football

• MJ Dailey V, Football

• Cammy Freymuth, Volleyball

• Caleigh Sommers, Volleyball

• Kevin Pasinski, Men's Soccer

• Jahan Sabzalian, Men's Soccer

• Trinity Lujan, Women's Soccer

• Mia Duncan, Women's Soccer

• Noah Hellem, Men's Basketball

• Muhammed Kora, Men's Basketball

• Josie Davis, Women's Basketball

• Elena Gomez, Women's Basketball

• Asante Maez, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

• David Caldino, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field

• Alyssa Fockler, Softball

• Allieghfaye Abbie, Softball

• Olivia Tilbury, Women's Lacrosse

• Madeleine Bina, Women's Lacrosse

• Connor Burton, Men's Golf

• Peyton Gibby, Women's Golf

• Annika Gutierrez, Women's Golf

• Caroline Haag, Cycling

• Malia Brock, Cycling

• Andreas Garcia, Cycling

• Travis Boucher, Cycling

SAAC Committees 

The Fort Lewis College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee operates under three primary committees.