S.A.A.C.

2025-26 Student Athlete Advisory Committee
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a student-athlete leadership group comprised of members of NWOSU's athletic teams. The purpose of the SAAC is to represent the diverse interests of student-athletes to Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Athletic Administration; to promote community among all NWOSU student-athletes; to foster commitment to service; and to represent the NWOSU Athletics Program locally and at the conference and national levels.

SAAC Advisor:
Gretchen Jones, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance / Student Services

Faculty Athletic Representative/ Co-SAAC Advisor:
Shane Hansen

SAAC President: 
Cameryn Barclay

Vice President:
Cadence Long




Committee Members (by team):

Baseball
: Kaden Spray, Cooper Johnson


Women's Basketball: Maddie Denison, Ella Porter

Men's Basketball:
 Maro Egodotaye, Jaydon White

Women's Cross Country
: Trinity Loera, Raley Hooper

Men's Cross Country: Joseph Kollar, Tommy Bailey

Women's Track and Field: Amelia Nyambuka, Brianna Behrendt

Men's Track and Field: Daniel Becerra, Rylan Chaney


Football: Jax Bernard, Rock Shomaker


Women's Golf: Olivia Platow, Kelsey Pollard

Men's Golf: Alex Chenard, Jack Bennett

Soccer: Elie Dang, Taylor Annen

Softball: Katy Jones, Kate Bezdicek

Volleyball: Ryan Eastes, Kallie Conway


NWOSU Student-Athletes are encouraged to ask their coach about involvement with the SAAC or contact Gretchen.

Important Links:

Division II Campus SAAC Guide:

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee By-Laws

GAC SAAC Bylaws

DII and Make-A-Wish

Student-Athlete Well Being

Fairness and Integrity

Diversity and Inclusion