Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - Grand Canyon University Athletics

About GCU SAAC

The Grand Canyon University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is composed of two representatives from each NCAA Division I school-sponsored team. These individuals are selected by their coach and serve as the collective voice of the student-athletes. They provide input and feedback on the overall experience of student-athletes at GCU, and they have the unique leadership opportunity to serve as the liaison between their teams, athletic administration, the Mountain West Conference, and the NCAA.

The mission of the GCU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by fostering a positive image, developing personal skills, and promoting opportunities for success. GCU SAAC is committed to assisting student-athletes who strive to achieve their academic, personal, professional, and spiritual goals.

2025–26 SAAC Members

Krisalyn Henderson

Swimming and Diving

SAAC President

Men's Teams

Baseball Elijah Higginbottom, Gunnar Penzkover

Basketball Caleb Shaw, Makaih Williams

Cross Country Jack Sindt, Ethan Smith

Golf Matthew Diehl, Campbell Kerr

Soccer TBA

Swimming & Diving Eli Cohen, Joe Stephenson

Tennis Andreas Loizas, Diordan Macababbad

Track & Field Conner Kittleson, Justin Raines

Women's Teams

Basketball Sophia Fontaine, Norah Moo

Beach Volleyball Annabella Howerton, Becca Drake

Cross Country Selah Akers, Taylor Hansen

Golf Jess Haines, Matilda Samervong

Soccer Sabrina Guzman, AJ Loera

Softball Tinley Lucas, Mackenzie Nolan

Swimming & Diving Paula Martinez Moreno, Kate Van Zee

Tennis Gala Arangio, Karina Hofbauer

Track & Field Taryn Burkett, Eva Lowder

Volleyball Bella Anderson, Taylor Kubacak