Cal Pac SAC
CAL PAC STUDENT-ATHLETE COUNCIL (SAC)
Purpose: To provide a direct voice for the Cal Pac student-athletes to provide input, communication, and participation in conference-wide objectives, in order to continually enhance the student-athlete experience.
* Create an avenue for taking action on topics of special interest to student-athletes.
* Provide input on issues regarding student-athlete welfare and experience.
* Actively educate student-athletes on Cal Pac & NAIA policies and information.
* Promote and enhance the conference's Champions of Character programs and initiatives.
* Provide a direct forum for prompt responses to student-athlete ideas and concerns.
Student Athlete Values Statement (Full Version)
SA Values Statement (PA Version)
STUDENT ATHLETE ASSISTANCE FUND (SAAF)
The form must be completed and returned to your institution's Director of Athletics for approval and submission to the SAAF. Please note: approval is based on fund balances and Management Council consent.
Upcoming Events:
2025-26 SAC MEETING SCHEDULE (Times are Pacific)
| DATE | TIME | TOPIC | LINK |
| October 12 | 7:00 PM | SAC Meeting | |
| November 16 | 7:00 PM | SAC Meeting | |
Resources:
SAC on Campus Presentation 2020
NAIA Webinar - "Play Your Strengths" - Leveraging Athletics in Your Career
Access Code: $cJD#!S3
2025-26 CAL PAC SAC REPRESENTATIVES
Cal Maritime: Kate McGowan (W Soccer); Chiron Pham (M Basketball)
Northern New Mexico: Jesus Mendoza (M Basketball); Paulina Lopez (W Basketball)
Pacific Union: Abiel Irving (W Cross Country ); Lorenzo Lentini (M Basketball)
Simpson: Ty Salvador (M Golf); Kenzie Tataryn (W Volleyball)
Stanton: Kimmy Muangpho (W Tennis); Francisco Goncalves (M Soccer)
Westcliff: Gabriel Pizza (M Volleyball); Samantha Carelock (W Volleyball)
2025-26 SAC Contacts
2025-26 SAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: Kenzie Tartaryn, Simpson
ASA Rep: Francisco Goncalves, Stanton
*NAIA Association of Student Athletes representative
Commissioner Don Ott serves on the NAIA Council of Student Athletes