University of Central Missouri Athletics

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Open to any UCM student-athlete, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), is a committee made up of student-athletes from all 17 intercollegiate athletics teams at the University of Central Missouri. The committee meets monthly to offer input and to discuss athletic department concerns, questions, management, operations, rules, and ideas that affect student-athletes' lives on the Warrensburg campus. SAAC also discusses and reviews community service programs and acts as a liaison that maintains lines of communication between the student-athletes and athletics department administration.

Mission:
UCM’s student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) mission is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, maintaining athletic integrity, acting as a liaison between the student-athletes and the administration, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

Values:
UCM’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee encompasses both UCM’s Athletic Department and the MIAA’s values: PRIDE and WE CARE.

Perseverance                    Respect                     Integrity                     Diligence                     Excellence
Wellness              Education             Compassion              Athletics                   Respect             Engagement

Member Responsibilities:
Each member of SAAC has the opportunity to serve as a voice for all student-athletes. Each member has an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills through the UCM SAAC, the MIAA, and the NCAA.

SAAC members are responsible for all of the following:

• Attending all SAAC Meetings
• Reporting information back to teammates and coaches
• Voicing the concerns of teammates and coaches to SAAC
• Act in a variety of capacities to enhance the overall athletics experience
• Update SAAC on the team's results and upcoming events
• Working with coaches on the selection of future SAAC members
• Support fellow student-athletes
• Promote all sports and the Athletics Department in a positive light
• Serve as a role model to your teammates, UCM, and the community

2025-2026 Roster:
 
Co-President: Jadyn Sheffield, Softball
Co-President: Nathan Womack, Mules Golf
 
Members:
Mules Baseball - Jack Scott
Mules Baseball - Cole Kreisel
Mules Baseball - Kaleb Ceola
Jennies Basketball - Jolie Bonderer
Jennies Basketball - Taylor Weishaar
Mules Basketball - Jake Fritz
Mules Basketball - Kyree Polk
Jennies Bowling - Camryn Cramer
Jennies Bowling - Megan Lelli
Cheer - Addy Jones
Cheer - Ava Kloeppel
Mules Football - Tyler Shuey
Mules Football - Hogan Wasson
Mules Football - Jake Weber
Jennies Golf - Hannah Mottert
Jennies Golf - Kiki Bruner
Mules Golf - Nathan Womack
Mules Golf - Henry Manning
Mules XC/Track - Sam Mathis
Mules XC/Track - Jacob Pham
Jennies XC/Track - Abi Gilliatt
Jennies XC/Track - Marissa Austene
Jennies XC/Track - Harley Neubauer
Mulekicker - Elaina Burke
Mulekicker - Ava Hemme
Jennies Soccer - Sophia Campbell
Jennies Soccer - Anna Lack
Jennies Softball - Jadyn Sheffield
Jennies Softball - Taylor Thompson
Jennies Volleyball - Kayla Baer
Jennies Volleyball - Aspen Nelsen
Jennies Volleyball - Lauren Blake
Mules Wrestling - Dawson Rull
Mules Wrestling - Trey Brewer

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