NCAA Division III Philosophy
The mission of the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all student-athletes; protecting student-athlete welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image, while maintaining the tenants of the Division III philosophy.
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) consists of representatives from all the 22 sponsored intercollegiate sports. Representatives are selected from each team by the coaches and team members. Representatives meet twice a month to discuss issues and voice concerns relative to the athletic programs. Members of the committee work on things like developing department wide regulations, instituting new programs, and discussing ways to improve the quality of the athletic experience at Immaculata University.
Immaculata University Student-Athlete Advisory Council
Immaculata Student Athlete Advisory Committee
2025-26 E-Board:
President: Connor Kakowski
Vice President: Rachel Madden
Secretary: Natalie Dodd
Advisors: Camden Blevins, Elizabeth Bernabeo
2025- 26 SAAC Reps for each team:
Reps:
Men’s Baseball: Nate Veasey, Max Swart, Jake Peblani
Men’s Basketball: Jalen flowers, Jayden williams, Domenic Vacchiano
Men’s Cross Country: Connor Kakowski, Yerlin Ortiz
Men’s Lacrosse: Seth Panowitz, Daniel Alvarez, Danny Brady
Men’s Soccer: Alex Corsones, John Olaleye
Men’s Swimming: Connor Ferguson, Lain Weitzel
Men’s Tennis: Patrick Arnold, Mikey Demattei
Men’s Volleyball: TBA
Men’s Track and Field: Alex Wilson, Thomas Connelly
Women’s Track and Field: Maggie Friend, Samantha Rivera, Joanie Lauer
Women’s Basketball: Meg Robbins, Morgan Robinson
Women’s Cross Country: Aubrey Donahue, Breanne Dymek
Women’s Field Hockey: Rachel Madden, Bailee Neitz
Women’s Lacrosse: Carly Oberg, Elizabeth Mahmud
Women’s Soccer: Addison Husenica, Savannah Crowding, Megan Kelly
Women’s Softball: Nadia Bhuiyan, Carlee Karcher, Izzy Pastella
Women’s Swimming: Liz Ferguson, Ava McEntire
Women’s Tennis: Athena Kristken,
Women’s Volleyball: Jenna Bozzo, Diana Rivera, Adrianna Ventura, Antonio Antonelli
Women’s Flag Football: Natalie Dodd, Devan Cosgrove, Theresa Jappah
Fall Events:
- Pickleball Tournament
- Breast Cancer Awareness Games
- Collaboration with NSLS and CogWell for a talk on leadership with former Eagles Player Todd Herremans
- Holiday Food Drive
- Toy Drive
- SGA collaboration on athletic events
- Half court shots at basketball games
- Equipment Drive with POWHER Dec 1-5
Events to look forward to in the Spring of 2026:
- Mr. Immaculata
- Volley-a-Wish
- Purchasing Stoles for our graduating student athletes
- Half Court Shots at basketball games
- NCAA Division lll week
- More TBA
Currently looking for SAAC Reps from:
Team Game Assignments for Supporting our MACS
Fall Sports
Field Hockey- Women’s Lacrosse
Women’s Soccer- Baseball
Men’s Soccer- Softball
Tennis- Track & Swimming
Women’s Volleyball- Flag Football
Cross Country- N/A
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball- Men’s Volleyball
Women’s Basketball- Men’s Lacrosse
Indoor track- N/A
Swimming- N/A
Spring Sports
Flag Football- Women's Volleyball
Men’s Lacrosse- Women’s Basketball
Women’s Lacrosse- Field Hockey
Baseball- Women’s Soccer
Softball- Men’s Soccer
Men’s Volleyball- Cross Country & Tennis
Track- N/A
All details can be found here and will be updated with new events as they become available.
Reach out to the executive board with questions, ROLL MACS!
E-Board Emails, reach out with any questions:
ckakowski@mail.immaculata.edu
rmadden@mail.immaculata.edu
ndodd@mail.immaculata.edu
