By Wes McCurtis
CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College PE/Athletics Department held its first ever Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) meeting on campus last Friday.
Head men's basketball coach, Andrew Alhadeff, formed the committee to help give student-athletes a voice on campus. SAAC will meet regularly to discuss how they can enhance their experience as student-athletes at Cypress College. Before the 2017-2018 academic year, each program will have at least one representative on the committee.
Shawn Larkins of the men's basketball team was elected president during the inaugural meeting. "As a committee we hope to voice the needs of student-athletes, unify all the teams, and get involved in the community," said Larkins.
The overall goal is to create a stronger bond between student-athletes on campus and to regularly connect them with faculty, staff, and administrators.
Current SAAC Committee Members
Shawn Larkins, Men's Basketball
Brennon Palmer, Men's Basketball
Marisa Spear, Women's Volleyball
Patrice Sagiao-Jones, Women's Basketball
Kiani Puailoa, Softball
Alexis Zavala, Softball
Kristen Ojeda, Women's Tennis
Aly Soriano, Women's Tennis
Thomas Davies, Men's Tennis
Andrew Thomson, Men's Golf
Art Robledo, Men's Soccer
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