Muskingum Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The mission of the Muskingum Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity and communication between the student-athletes and athletics administration, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image on campus and in the New Concord community.

SAAC was developed by the Muskingum athletic department to:

  • Promote communication between the Muskingum athletics administration and its student-athletes.
  • Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues, including student-athlete welfare.
  • Generate a student-athlete voice within the Muskingum athletics department’s formulation of policies.
  • Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams.
  • Organize community service efforts.
  • Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus and in the community.

SAAC representatives from Muskingum's varsity sports have dedicated themselves to helping and promoting their fellow student-athletes, Muskingum, and the community. Their efforts have helped to enhance a tradition of involvement by Muskingum student-athletes.

The group meets monthly and is charged with discussing ongoing issues at Muskingum and around the country pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and student-athletes' lives.

SAAC plans, organizes, and hosts the Annual Golden Hook Awards, a Hoops for Hunger food drive, and holds special promotions throughout the year at Muskingum athletic events.

SAAC Student Officers

President - Toleo Malone (Football)
Vice President - Victoria Machado Diaz (Women's Lacrosse)
Vice President - Lauren Hertle (Women's Soccer)
Treasurer - Alyssa Heinrichs (Women's Cross Country)
Secretary - Katharine Clayton (Volleyball)
Leadership Cabinet - Jose Matos (Football), Ryan Irwin (Men's Track & Field), David Stiles (Baseball), Abby Buchtel (Volleyball), Ethan Taylor (Men's Basketball)

SAAC Team Representatives

Women's Soccer - Lauren Hertle, Gabi Wetherill
Men's Soccer - Brice Hiner
Baseball - David Stiles, Mike Davis
Softball - Sadie Smith, Olivia Rapol
Wrestling - Rugby Meza, Scotty Rec
Women's Lacrosse - Victoria Machado Diaz, Amanda Charness
Men's Lacrosse - Drew Davis, Chipper Iacobucci
Women's Basketball - Abby Boeing, Kendall Dye
Men's Basketball - Ethan TaylorShane Knepp
Volleyball - Abby Buchtel, Katharine Clayton
Cross Country - Korey Kakascik, Alyssa Heinrichs
Track & Field - Hailey Stroud, Ryan Irwin
Football - Toleo Malone, Jose Matos
Women's Golf - Samantha Miller, Emily Royston
Men's Golf - David Link, Keegan Windle
Esports - Evangeline Hill, Skylar Lucio
Bowling - Jacob Willard, Lillian Matteson
Archery - Wes Ellsworth, Grace Pedersen
STUNT - Katelyn Bailey, Kelley Masloski

SAAC Advisor

Tom Caudill - Assistant Athletic Director/Director and Assistant Professor of Sports Communication