Mission Statement The mission of the Southland Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to unite student-athletes, protect their well-being, and develop them as leaders in the athletic realm and beyond. The committee serves as a liaison between the student body, faculty, athletic department, and student-athletes in an effort to foster a positive student-athlete image. The committee will accomplish this mission by: Providing a platform for the student-athlete voice at the conference and national level Engaging in community service and professional development opportunities Promoting exemplary sportsmanship Advocating for an inclusive environment 2024-25 SAAC Committee National SAAC Representative & SLC Chair: Patrick McQuaide, Nicholls Vice Chair: Jordyn Newsome, Texas A&M-Commerce Social Media Chair: Zyyare Brown, HCU Community Service Chair: Emily Moon, Lamar Institution Student-Athlete Sport Houston Christian Zyyare Brown Men's Track & Field UIW Megan Smith Women's Swimming & Diving McNeese Bailey Tillman Women's Volleyball Lamar Hailey Claggett Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Emily Moon Women's Volleyball New Orleans Gary Sandrock Men's Cross Country/Track & Field Nicholls Patrick McQuaide Football Northwestern State Lorelei Freling Women's Volleyball Stephen F. Austin Reaganne Crane Women's Soccer Southeastern Lance Hamilton Men's Track & Field Stan Hamilton Men's Track & Field Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Kate Brockman Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Texas A&M-Commerce Jordyn Newsome Women's Basketball UTRGV Sam Johnson Men's Track & Field NCAA Student-Athlete Links NCAA SAAC Facebook Follow @Div1SAAC Follow @SouthlandSAAC