Student-Athlete Services
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The Yale SAAC is a committee made up of student-athlete leaders representing all 35 of Yale’s athletic teams. SAAC members provide the athletic administration with insight on the Yale student athlete experience, create community among the student-athlete population, and offer input on Yale, Ivy League and NCAA rules, regulations and policies that affect student athletes' lives. Additionally, the SAAC contributes to a positive campus climate by hosting social events, promoting attendance at competitions, and participating in community outreach activities.
Yale Bulldogs for Change (YBC)
Yale Bulldogs for Change is comprised of six student-athlete affinity groups. YBC meets to discuss DEIB initiatives and how to promote inclusivity within the student-athlete population. Student-athletes interested in joining these affinity groups or interested in starting their own affinity group are encouraged to do so. Contact
saac@yale.edu for more information.
Captains
Yale Athletics has a time-honored tradition that each Yale varsity team has one captain at any time. Captains are elected by their teammates. The role of the captain is to act as the on-field student-athlete leader of the team during practice and competition.
