Mission
The FIU Student-Athlete Leadership Council (SALC) is committed to the mission of Conference USA SAAC. We strive to provide a forum for student-athletes to express ideas, concerns, and opinions relating to NCAA and Conference legislation as well as other issues that affect their welfare. Maintain a positive environment that fosters a healthy relationship between athletic administration and student-athletes, and provide an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and community service.
SALC E-Board
Tyler Hogan, President: Men's Soccer
Tyler is a graduate goalkeeper on the Men's Soccer team, pursuing a degree in Psychology. He is a Dean's List honoree and earned All-Conference honors. This is his fourth year on the SALC and he serves as Co-Chair for the Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee.
Bailey Grossenbacher, Vice President: Softball
Bailey is a Senior on the Softball team, pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management. She is a Dean's List honoree and chaired the 2022 Student-Athlete Luau at the Student-Athlete Academic Center. This is her third year on the SALC and she serves as Co-Chair for the Top Issues & Future Planning Committee.
Gabbrielle Bryan, Secretary: Women's Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field
Gabby is a Senior thrower on the Women's Track & Field team, pursuing degrees in Biological Sciences and Natural & Applied Sciences. She is third all-time in the Hammer Throw at FIU with a distance of 57.30 meters. This is her second year on the SALC and she serves as Co-Chair for the Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee.
Oyin Quadre, Media & Communications Coordinator: Tennis
Oyin is a Sophomore on the Women's Tennis team, pursuing a degree in Psychology. She was Conference USA Freshman and Player of the Year. This is her first year on the SALC and she serves as Co-Chair for the Health & Wellness Committee.
Ryan Flynn, Campus Engagement Coordinator: Swimming
Ryan is a Senior swimmer on the Women's Swim & Dive team, pursuing a degree in Sustainability & the Environment. She is a Dean's List honoree and Co-Captain of the Swim team. This is her third year on the SALC and she serves as Co-Chair for the Health & Safety Committee.
Jordan Browning, Special Events Coordinator SALC: Swimming
Jordan is a Junior swimmer on the Women's Swim & Dive team, pursuing a degree in Sport and Recreation Management. She is Captain of the Swim team, Conference USA team champion, and a member of the FIU Honors College. This is her second year on the SALC and she serves as Co-Chair for the Top Issues & Future Planning Committee.
SALC Representatives
Adrian Figueroa | Baseball | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Brendan Roney | Baseball | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Jackson Ritchey | Baseball | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Ashton Rivera | Football | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Donovan Manuel | Football | Health & Safety Committee
Jackson Lee | Football | Health & Safety Committee
Keyone Jenkins | Football | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Matthew Enriquez | Football | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Reggie Peterson | Football | Health & Safety Committee
Jaden Grant | Men's Basketball | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Jonathan Aybar | Men's Basketball | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Matthias Lavenant | Men's Soccer | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Cole Crkvenac | Men's Track | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Ethan Riley | Men's Track | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Abigail Brown | Softball | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Brooke McCann | Softball | Health & Safety Committee
Sydney Birling | Softball | Health & Safety Committee
Delaney Biro | Women's Swim & Dive | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Mya Kone | Women's Basketball | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Kendra Brown | Women's Beach Volleyball | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Lauren Huggins | Women's Beach Volleyball | Health & Safety Committee
Arlynn Spence | Women's Golf | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Karissa Kilby | Women's Golf | Health & Safety Committee
Anna Rockett | Women's Soccer | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Deborah Bien-Aime | Women's Soccer | Health & Safety Committee
Farah El Tayar | Women's Soccer | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Reagan Bridges | Women's Soccer | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Ana Daisson | Women's Swim & Dive | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Katerina Mandelikova | Women's Tennis | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Salma Loudili | Women's Tennis | Top Issues & Future Planning Committee
Morgan Juarez | Women's Track | Diversity, Inclusion, & Student-Athlete Engagement Committee
Madison Morgan | Women's Volleyball | Health & Safety Committee
Savannah Cook | Women's Volleyball | Health & Safety Committee
Student-Athlete Development Program
The mission of the Student-Athlete Development Office is to prepare FIU student-athletes for life after college through the CHAMPS/Life Skills program. In order to accomplish this mission, quality programs and services that facilitate graduation and promote the overall development of student-athletes are provided throughout the academic year. The focus of these programs is to promote the personal, educational, and professional development of student-athletes.
CHAMPS/Life Skills Challenge Cup
CHAMPS/Life Skills Newsletter
Academic Support
SAAC
Career Development
Career Services
Career Athletes
Senior Transition Program
Personal Development
Life Skills Seminars/Workshops (SAAC Weekly Workshops)
Athlete Academy of Leaders (AOL)
Community Service
FIU Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to enhancing the overall development of its student-athletes. As one of the components of the CHAMPS/Life Skills program, the community service program was created to address civic responsibility, global citizenship, and active leadership. This program allows student-athletes to engage in the community as productive role models and positive social agents of change. The goal of the program is to empower student-athletes to make a difference in the community.
Volunteer opportunities are provided to student-athletes throughout the academic year. Student-athletes have volunteered at the following organizations and events: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, Lotus House, Baptist Children's Hospital, Miami Children's Hospital, Junior Orange Bowl Sports Abilities Games, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K, Palmer House, Children's Home Society and Roxy Theater Group.
Student-athletes completed over 5000 hours for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Dr. Paul D. Gallagher Community Service Award
This award is named for Dr. Gallagher, who was instrumental in the development of the athletic department and the establishment of the football program at FIU. This award recognizes the team that has accumulated the most community service points. Points are calculated by dividing the total number of completed community service hours and the total number of student-athletes on the team. Through this point system small teams can fairly compete against larger teams. Rankings are updated monthly and the final winner is announced at the annual Athletic Academic Awards Banquet.
The process for requesting student-athlete(s) for community service:
Complete the online request form at least two weeks prior to request date.
The request will be electronically submitted to compliance for approval of the request.
You will be contacted by the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Community Relations with notice of approval/denial.
The Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Community Relations will work to accommodate your request; however please keep in mind student-athletes have challenging schedules and we may not be able to fulfill your request.
As a reminder, there are several NCAA guidelines to which we must adhere. These include limiting participation to events within 30 miles of FIU and restricting involvement with students to those in the eighth grade or younger (6th grade and below for basketball).
Examples of approved activities for student-athletes:
Visit schools, grades k-8 (starting Fall 2011 grades k-6th for basketball)
Visit hospitals
Participate in non-profit agency's events
Examples of activities that cannot be approved for student-athletes:
Visit high schools
Distribute tickets to sporting events
Donate auction items
