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To be a catalyst for creating initiatives and change that impact the personal and professional development of our Student-Athletes on a national level, in their communities, and on their campuses.

The Mission of the Sun Belt Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to foster a positive student-athlete image both on campus and in the community; protect the welfare of all Student-Athletes and create an environment on campus to promote diversity and inclusion as well as positive relationships between student-athletes and faculty/administration.

• Service

• Student Personal and Professional Development

• Wellness

• Engagement and Promotion

• Sportsmanship

• Diversity and inclusion

Commitment to Service

• Campus and local community service projects

• Conference wide community service projects

• Highlight Community Impact Award

• Highlight Campus Community Service Award

Commitment to Student-Athlete Development and Wellness

• Mental Health and Well-being Initiatives

• Life after Sport Initiative

• Leadership, Internship, and Postgraduate scholarship opportunities

• Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

• Mindfulness Initiatives

• Accessibility Initiatives

Commitment to Be The Change

• Voter Registration

• Civic Engagement

• Community Policing

• Sun Belt Conference Civil Rights Trail

Commitment to having a voice on NCAA and Legislation Activities

• Student-Athlete Education on NCAA Rules and Regulations

• Student-Athlete Education of NCAA Legislative topics pertaining to student-athlete experience.

• Communication among the Student-Athletes, their institution, conference office and the national office on national topics that impact student-athlete welfare and overall collegiate experience.

Commitment to Promoting the League

• Championship experience of our Student-Athletes

• Campus Engagement among Student-Athletes and faculty, students, and administrators

• Branding of the Conference

• Student-Athlete surveys to measure conference effectiveness in areas related to student- athletes

• Student-Athlete presence on Conference and Campus digital platforms

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Chair

AJ Pama

Georgia Southern | Men's Soccer


Vice-Chair: Education

Kady Schwietz

Troy | Women's Track & Field


Vice-Chair: Initiatives

Sonya Weerasinghe

ULM | Women's Golf


At-Large: Community Engagement

Rhyan Connolly

South Alabama | Women's Soccer


At-Large: External Communications

Gary Turner Jr.

Georgia State | Football


NCAA SAAC Representative

Caemon Scott

Louisiana | Men's Track and Field


2024-25 Sun Belt SAAC Presidents
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App State Samantha LaFon
Arkansas State
Coastal Carolina  Isanella Spinazze Charlotte Sadler 
Georgia Southern Alex Suk, Grace Drawdy Ella Zierdt 
Georgia State Jaycee Goodwin     Gabby West
James Madison Cassidy Strittmatter, Kayleigh Reinke
Louisiana Caemon Scott Alexandra Johnson
ULM
Marshall Katie Potter Olivia Fogo
Old Dominion
South Alabama Jordan Rosier Anna Loberg
Southern Miss Arianna White Morgan Sieper
Texas State Sierra Dickson Lauryn Small
Troy Abby Grosinke

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