USCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council

In January 2021 the inaugural National Student-Athlete Advisory Council was founded with the mission to enhance the student-athlete experience by giving students a voice at the national level, fostering opportunity, and promoting positive student-athlete image.

Their main objectives include:

• Creating a voice for student-athletes at the national level.
• Enhancing student engagement through leadership opportunities at the national level.
  • Enhancing the student experience at USCAA National Events
    • Implementing volunteer opportunities for student-athletes that are participating in championship events
    • Reconfiguring the Championship Banquets
• Developing a program aimed at building leadership skills in student-athletes
• Developing a program aimed at promoting student athlete graduation
• Recommending, reviewing, and providing feedback to the National Office and Board of Directors on legislation, policy, experience, and other areas of interest.
• Promoting positive student-athlete image.

The National Council is comprised of current and former student-athletes from USCAA member institutions, representing each of the USCAA’s National Championship Sports.  Additionally, the council will be advised by a National Office representative.  

For more information on the National S.A.A.C. please contact the officers at saac@theuscaa.com or their advisor, BJ Bertges at bj.bertges@theuscaa.com