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:
Zach Thomas
Vice President:
Cadence Long
SAAC Secretary:
Cameryn Barclay
Social Media Coordinator:
Piper Gallagher
Committee Members (by team):
Baseball: Will Kates, Brady Welker
Women's Basketball: Jaida Shipp, Ella Porter
Men's Basketball: Skyler Kimberlin, Jake LaSpisa
Women's Cross Country: Ashley Myers, Raley Hooper
Men's Cross Country: Joseph Kollar, Coy Bullard
Women's Track and Field: Darianne Thompson, Temi Michaels
Men's Track and Field: Ethan Burns, Brock Bourgeois
Football: Beck Moss, Eric Hunter
Women's Golf: Gracie Doke, Kelsey Pollard
Men's Golf: Alex Chenard, Zac Farmer
Soccer: Elie Dang, Taylor Annen
Softball: Katy Jones, Kate Bezdicek
Volleyball: Mikayla White
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 Social Media Campaign
