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CHAMPS/Life Skills & Student-Athlete Advisory Council

The mission of the Life Skills program is to inspire student-athletes to continue their pursuit of excellence when the crowd stops cheering.  The NCAA has developed the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program, (Challenging Athlete Minds for Personal Success).  CHAMPS focuses on five commitments that each selected institution’s program is contributing to the growth and development of student-athletes:

Academic Excellence

Athletic Excellence

Personal Development

Community Service

Career Development

The Mississippi State University Athletic Department maintains a strong commitment to the development of all student-athletes and encourages personal, academic, and athletic growth.   

SAAC

• NCAA SAAC Headquarters
• Southeastern Conference SAAC Headquarters

SAAC Mission Statement: 
“The mission of the Mississippi State University Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is to enhance the entire student-athlete experience by fostering a positive image, providing equal opportunity, as well as protection of the athlete.  Furthermore, the council will strengthen communication between the student athletes, the entire athletic department, and the university as a whole.” 

Purpose 
- Promote communication between athletic administration and student-athletes
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletic department’s formulation of policies
- Build a sense of community within the athletic department involving all athletic teams
- Solicit student-athlete response to proposed conference and NCAA legislation
- Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus and in the community

Structure
- Each sport selects one representative (except for football and track) to be present at the SAAC meetings
- Executive Board is composed of student-athletes who are chosen by SAAC representatives (President and Vice President)

Athletic Director – Scott Stricklin
Advisor – Ann Carr – Sr. Associate Athletic Director/SWA
Faculty Athletic Representative – Dr. Steve Turner
Compliance Director – Bracky Brett


2012-13 Mississippi State SAAC Roster Members

           

Kendall Graveman
Baseball

Mitch Slauter
Baseball

Tyson Cunningham
Men's Basketball

Jalen Steele
Men's Basketball

 Darriel Gaynor
Women's Basketball

 Kendra Grant
Women's Basketball

           

Jay Hughes
Football

Archie Muniz
Football

Robi Calvesbert
Men's Golf

Barrett Edens
Men's Golf

 Ally McDonald
Women's Golf

 Rica Tse
Women's Golf

           

Jen Grant
Soccer

Amy Hoover
Soccer

Jessica Cooley
Softball

Heidi Shape
Softball

James Chaudry
Men's Tennis

Malte Stropp
Men's Tennis
 

           

Rosie Dion
Women's Tennis

Alexandra Perper
Women's Tennis

Juan Sanchez
Men's Track & Field

John Valentine
Men's Track & Field

Alyssa Hall
Women's Track & Field

Katelyn Walker
Women's Track & Field
 

 

Roxanne McVey
Volleyball
 





Meeting Dates (each held at 7:30 p.m.):

 

2012-13 Dates
October 1
November 5
December 3
January 8
February 4
March 4
April 8 (last meeting)



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