Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is comprised of Texas A&M University–Texarkana student-athletes dedicated to enhancing the overall student-athlete experience and representing the interests of their peers. SAAC provides valuable insight on rules, regulations, and policies that impact student-athletes both on campus and within the community. The committee meets monthly throughout the academic year to discuss key initiatives and advocate on behalf of Eagle student-athletes.

Mission Statement
The mission of SAAC is to assist in the creation of an environment where all student-athletes can maximize their academic, athletic, personal, and social growth and improve their post-college quality of life.

Click here for the full TAMUT SAAC Constitution

Requests for monthly SAAC meeting minutes may be submitted here

2025-26 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAA) is a student organization comprised of at least two represenattives from each athletic department sport program at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. The 2025-26 SAAC membership consists of:

SAAC Advisors
Jace Gaston, Head Cheer & Dance Coach
Dr. Fachaitte Kinslow, Associate Athletic Director & Compliance Officer/SWA

SAAC President: Grace Cantu, Softball
Vice President of Internal Operations: Ashley Rhame, Indoor Volleyball
Vice President of External Operations: Jacob Wardlow, Esports
Director(s) of Programming: Faithlyn Berry, Cheer & Nailah Zetrenne, Women's Basketball
Director(s) of Student-Athlete Welfare: Harrison Barnett (Chair), Baseball, Kimora Kinsley (Vice Chair), Women's Track and Field, and Dorian Pruitt, Men's Track and Field
Red River Athletic Conference Representative: Harrison Barnett, Baseball

Committee Members

Baseball: Harrison Barnett
Women's Basketball: Demetria Smith & Nailah Zetrenne
Men's Basketball: Alex Orr
Women's Bowling: TBD
Men's Bowling: TBD
Cheer: Faithlyn Berry
Dance: Kiera Nienkamp
Esports: Jacob Wardlow & Xadrian Mack
Football: TBD
Women's Golf: Jalee Sampley
Men's Golf: Ayden Haskins
Women's Soccer: Catherine Joyce, Alexia Lara, Alison Rosas Ramirez & Lillian Miller
Men's Soccer: Andre Budrich, Daniel Medina & Oscar Mejia
Softball: Grace Cantu & Lexi Snyder
Women's Tennis: Emmanouela Besi
Men's Tennis: Marc Gonzalez Molina
Women's Cross Country/Track and Field: Kimora Kinsley
Men's Cross Country/Track and Field: Dorian Pruitt
Women's Volleyball: Ashley Rhame & Jasmin Williams

TAMUT student-athletes are encouraged to ask their coach about involvement with SAAC or contact a member of the SAAC leadership.