• 11 NCAA Div. III national team championships
  • 29 NCAA Div. III individual championships
  • 158 Iowa Conference titles
  • 23 Iowa Conference all-sports titles

Central College Student-Athlete Advisory Council

Mission of Central College SAAC

The Central College Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is comprised of two student-athletes from each sport, along with two student representatives from athletic training and two cheerleaders. The purpose of the SAAC, which is mandated by the NCAA and the Iowa Conference, is to enhance the student-athlete experience on the Central College campus through open communication and discussion and provide a link between coaches, administration, and student-athletes. In addition, the mission is to raise awareness of the SAAC on campus through service work and social activities. Supporting the principles of the NCAA Division III and the mission and beliefs of the college and the athletic department are important guidelines of the Student Athletic Advisory Council.

Purpose of SAAC

  1. Become aware of how the Central College athletic department operates within the framework of the NCAA Division III and the Iowa Conference.
  2. Become knowledgeable about Central College, Iowa Conference, and the NCAA rules, regulations and standards.
  3. Communicate information to all members of athletic teams.
  4. Share ideas on how to improve athletic programs at Central College.
  5. Provide input on policies and facilities and serve on committees to assist in the selection of new personnel in the athletic department.
  6. Engage with other SAAC groups in the Iowa Conference.
  7. Plan, organize and supervise service projects and social activities provided to student athletes.

SAAC Activities

  • Blood drive (fall and spring)
  • Penny wars between teams (proceeds will be donated to charity)
  • Halftime entertainment
  • Working with Campus Activities Board to increase home event attendance
  • Brother-Sister teams


    Members of the Central volleyball squad support the
    baseball team through SAAC's Brother-Sister initiative.

2012-13 SAAC members

  • Morgan Gray – President
  • Stephanie Hasken – Secretary
  • Chris Kilgannon – Leadership Member
  • Spencer Boeyink – Leadership Member

Team representatives

  • Athletic trainers - Kaitlyn Gillett, Paden Kleinhesselink

  • Cheerleaders - Paige Myers, Megan Flynn

  • Baseball - Sam Stelzel, Mark Gilloffo

  • Men's basketball - Nile Eckermann, Matt Greenfield

  • Men's cross country - Lars Larsen, Adam Ledvina

  • Football - Spencer Boeyink

  • Men's golf - Jeremy Jaacks, Adam Squires

  • Men's soccer - Mark Hentschel, Daniel Peacock

  • Men's tennis - Dave Bouska, Rick Williamson

  • Men's track - Philip Heisterkamp, Mason Zimmerman

  • Wrestling - Tyler Garcia, Bryan Connolly

  • Women's basketball - Katie Kepford, Lauren Sharp

  • Women's cross country - Shelby Mendoza, Mallory Welk

  • Women's golf - Kelsey Van Tasell, Taylor Hill

  • Women's soccer - Annie Weaver, Gabbi Muse

  • Women's tennis - Anna Striegel

  • Women's track and field - Morgan Sharp, Camie Kibbee

  • Softball - Jordan Overland, Shannon Coulson
  • Volleyball - Lindsey Von Gillern, Claire Stewart
  • Advisors - Katelin Gannon, Alicia O'Brien
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