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Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Council (DSAAC)

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Upcoming Events – Fall 2025

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Our Mission

The Denison University Student-Athlete Advisory Council (DSAAC) builds positive relationships between student-athletes and the university community. We aim to:

  • Unite athletic teams through communication and collaboration

  • Encourage student-athlete involvement on campus

  • Represent all sports teams as a collective voice

  • Provide leadership opportunities

  • Offer feedback on departmental matters

  • Incorporate student input on NCAC & NCAA legislation

  • Uphold a positive student-athlete image at Denison

Our Role

  • Promote and attend athletic events to support each other

  • Gather and discuss feedback on NCAC & NCAA legislation

  • Organize social events for student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff

  • Sponsor and lead community service initiatives

  • Collaborate with CIA (Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics), DIG (Diversity & Inclusion Group), and other campus organizations

  • Represent Denison at NCAC SAAC and NCAA leadership conferences

Our Goals

  • Foster a strong student-athlete identity and community

  • Represent student voices in athletic department policy-making

  • Create cross-team relationships and shared experiences

  • Ensure representation in campus and national athletic governance

  • Improve communication across athletes, coaches, administration, and faculty

  • Share key updates and provide student-driven insight

Meet Our 2024–25 Executive Team

Eli Aronson – Co-President (Baseball)
Annabelle Calderon – Co-President (Softball)
Kristin Kelley – Co-Vice President (Field Hockey)
Ava Wood – Co-Vice President (Women's Soccer)
Kayla Tehrani – Secretary/Treasurer (Women's Swim & Dive)
Kerstyn Johnson – Co-Chair of Events (Women's Swim & Dive)
Courtney Wolfington – Co-Chair of Events (Women's Lacrosse)
Sydney Flores – DEI Officer (Women's Basketball / Track & Field)
Maeve Perry – NCAC Rep (Volleyball / Women's Basketball)
Anna Devuono – DCGA Co-Rep (Women's Lacrosse)
Canyon Schneider – DCGA Co-Rep (Football)
Violet Mitchell – PR Manager (Women's Basketball)

Highlights from Fall 2022

  • Special Olympics: Basketball fun with West Licking athletes and Denison teams

  • Trunk or Treat: Engaging the Granville community alongside Campus Safety

  • Black History Month Celebration: In partnership with Diversity and Inclusion Group (DIG) for Athletics



 



 


 

  • D3 Week 2022: Celebrating Denison athletes through Special Olympics, Top 50 Honors, and a community lunch








 

  • Special Olympics 2022: Celebrated 10 years of DIII/Special Olympics partnership with sports and team bonding











 


Membership Overview

Each team selects respected members to represent them. Members are expected to:

  • Serve as their team's voice

  • Participate in DSAAC events and fundraising

  • Share department updates with teammates

2024–2025 DSAAC Representatives

Men's Tennis – Colin Gramley, Jake Patterson, Kyle Patrick
Women's Tennis – Anna Leach, Dasha Chistyakova
Football – Mason Marchinsky, Billy Guzzo, Drew Duffy
Softball – Sydney Silverstein, Emerson Seevers, Jordyn Maurer, Giavanna Gangi
Women's Soccer – Eliza Roach, Ava Wood, Lauren Jensen, Isabella Bazant, Ava Grim
Field Hockey – Athena Joannou, Helen Breen, Rachel Gilio, Tabitha Chandlet
Men's Soccer – Ben Goeller, Corey Brunner, Andrew Nachtwey
Women's Basketball – Maddie Goodman, Molly Fisher, Adelyn Moore
Men's Basketball – Ricky Radtke, Jack Steinbach
Men's Swim & Dive – Christian McIntire, Josh Song
Women's Swim & Dive – Erika Schraber, Maria Morosko, Audrey Brink, Lu-Si Minnich
Baseball – Will Rettig, Cade Nowick, Tristan Kerr
Men's XC / Track & Field – Ian Harrington, Liam Quinlan, Justin Tharayil
Women's XC / Track & Field – Quinn Green, Emi Brennan, Aly Marshall, Julia Renetzky, Jessie Coomber
Men's Golf – Drew Brasky, John Yavari
Women's Golf – Elizabeth Lyon, Natalia Fanucchi
Men's Lacrosse – Tommy Quinson, Jack Hines, Connor Clark, Mason Ball
Women's Lacrosse – Sophie Davenport
Volleyball – Claire Hamilton, Ryan Kotalik, Katelyn Chiu, Maeve Perry
Women's Squash – Kate Manderlink
Men's Squash – Lucas Piller, João Victor Barbosa Gomes

Advisor Contact Information

Mo Hirt
Head Women's Basketball Coach
hirtm@denison.edu

Ryne Romick
Associate Head Baseball Coach
romickr@denison.edu

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