The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), starting up in 2024, has quickly become an important voice for student athletes here at Skyline, providing them with opportunities to shape the athletic department and improve the overall sports experience. The committee brings athletes from all different teams together to collaborate with school administrators and ensure student perspectives are heard when speaking to admin. The committee offers weekly meetings and a meaningful way to support and strengthen Skyline athletics.

The SAAC was formed during Delsie Sissoko’s (Skyline Athletic Director) first year in the role with the help of student athletes. Sissoko wanted to give student athletes the opportunity to speak up and shape the athletic department with their voices. 

Joining the SAAC requires an application process. Student athletes must meet GPA requirements of 2.5 as well as a teacher recommendation. Students apply upon request, depending on the number of applicants and team representation. Coaches are also aware and can help add representatives. “Last year, I emailed out to every  grade level and application…it does have a little bit more stricter guidance than before,” said Sissoko. 

One of the SAAC’s biggest accomplishments has been organizing projects that highlight Skyline athletes. In 2024, seniors helped launch and manage the athletics Instagram account. The board, as well as new members, helped plan the T-Wall event. This event took place on October 2, 2025, where students with disabilities in the county came to Skyline and tried all different sports in the gym. The Committee also created “Athletes of The Season” and “Athletes of The Week,” which includes selecting athletes from that season through their hard work, putting their team first, leadership, and drive. 

“My favorite thing I have done so far in SAAC is meet with my peers and decide on the best athletes of each sport from the fall season,” said member Ben Zampi (‘27). “It was really fun deciding on our friends and teammates that deserve to be chosen.”

The SAAC wants to continue to grow as a platform for leadership, collaboration, representation, and for student athletes looking to make a difference and get more involved here at Skyline. “I think it is a great club,” said member Katie Yuan (‘27). “From first hand experience of attending more Skyline sporting events recently, [the] SAAC is working hard to make all sporting events more fun…”