Student Athletics Advisory Board (SAAB)
** The Student Athlete Advisory Committee has changed its named to the Student Athlete Advisory Board in order to avoid confusion with the Student Activities Committee.
** The Student Athlete Advisory Board awarded the first ever Sister Damien Cup, to the field hockey team for in the 2008-09 school year!
President - Andrea Sauers (Softball)
Vice President - Bethany Brun (Women's Rowing)
Secretary - Laura Hennessey (Women's Water Polo)
Treasurer - Molly Keleshian (Women's Water Polo)
The Mercyhurst College Student Athletic Advisory Board is dedicated to the athletic and academic advancement of all student-athletes. Mercyhurst College SAAB provides a forum for the discussion of student-athlete concerns and a channel of communication to the administrators through which these concerns can be heard.
The Mercyhurst College SAAB will use the power of organization to promote not only the college's athletic teams but also help promote unity and good sportsmanship in the college community and the Erie community in general. SAAB creates an environment in which all varsity sports are represented equally. Mercyhurst College SAAB strives for student-athlete awareness on the Mercyhurst Campus.
SAAB accomplishments:
Laker Showdown –Since 2007, the SAAB has hosted three Laker Showdowns and raised over $4,000 for Special Olympics.
2008 Laker Showdown Winner - Women's Soccer
2009 Laker Showdown Winner - Women's Basketball
2010 Laker Showdown Winner - Men's Rowing
Make-A-Wish coin drive – The Mercyhurst SAAB has raised over $2,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation since 2007-2008 by collecting loose change. Men’s Water Polo led the way in donations totaling $172 in 2007. The women's soccer team led the charge in 2009-2010 with $101 raised.
Collection of Hotel toiletries – Mercyhurst College hosts 24 sports that are all traveling to away competitions. The teams collect toiletries from hotel bathrooms and donate them to a local women’s shelter.
Sara Headley
Assistant Athletic Director/Head Softball Coach
SAAC Staff Advisor
824-3613
sheadley@mercyhurst.edu