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Upcoming Events – Fall 2025
Coming Soon
Our Mission
The Denison University Student-Athlete Advisory Council (DSAAC) builds positive relationships between student-athletes and the university community. We aim to:
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Unite athletic teams through communication and collaboration
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Encourage student-athlete involvement on campus
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Represent all sports teams as a collective voice
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Provide leadership opportunities
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Offer feedback on departmental matters
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Incorporate student input on NCAC & NCAA legislation
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Uphold a positive student-athlete image at Denison
Our Role
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Promote and attend athletic events to support each other
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Gather and discuss feedback on NCAC & NCAA legislation
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Organize social events for student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff
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Sponsor and lead community service initiatives
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Collaborate with CIA (Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics), DIG (Diversity & Inclusion Group), and other campus organizations
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Represent Denison at NCAC SAAC and NCAA leadership conferences
Our Goals
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Foster a strong student-athlete identity and community
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Represent student voices in athletic department policy-making
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Create cross-team relationships and shared experiences
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Ensure representation in campus and national athletic governance
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Improve communication across athletes, coaches, administration, and faculty
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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



- 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:
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Serve as their team's voice
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Participate in DSAAC events and fundraising
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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