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

2025-26 Fort Lewis College SAAC Representatives 

Leadership

• President - Tessa Stadler, Women's Track and Cross Country

• Vice President - Marisol Castilleja, Women's Track and Cross Country

• Secretary - Ben Harding, Men's Golf

• Marketing Coordinator - Alex Tenorio, Softball

• Student Involvement Coordinators - Ella Butler & Ivy Schoditsch, Volleyball

General Membership

Cameron Mack, Football

Brett Stonebraker, Football

Ella Butler, Volleyball

Ivy Schoditsch, Volleyball

Quinn Bosanko, Men's Soccer

Fabrizio Aguilera, Men's Soccer

Dannon Yake, Women's Soccer

Lilliana Brinkmeier, Women's Soccer

Caden Rasendez, Men's Track and Cross Country

Cody Sullivan, Men's Track and Cross Country

Caroline Laughlin, Women's Track and Cross Country

Lexi Shea, Women's Track and Cross Country

Tessa Stadler, Women's Track and Cross Country

Noah Hellem, Men's Basketball

Massal Diouf, Men's Basketball

Laisha Armandariz Lopez, Women's Basketball

Josie Davis, Women's Basketball

Ben Harding, Men's Golf

Jordan Jennings, Men's Golf

Annika Gutierrez, Women's Golf

Peyton Gibby, Women's Golf

Alex Tenorio, Softball

Alejandra Medina, Softball

Samantha Rodgers, Women's Lacrosse

Olivia Tilbury, Women's Lacrosse

Jake Olander, Men's Cycling

Toby Hassett, Men's Cycling

Ella Grier, Women's Cycling

Caroline Haag, Women's Cycling