SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Southern Conference announced the league's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representatives and executive board for the 2025-26 academic year earlier this week, tabbing wrestling junior Jet Galbreath along with track & field senior Sadie Grove as the two delegates for The Citadel, both whom serve as members of the Cadet-Athlete Advisory Committee (CAAC) on campus.

These student-athletes have been selected to serve as the voice of their peers, promoting leadership, community engagement and the student-athlete experience across the conference.

"I am truly grateful and honored to be selected for this position not only at The Citadel, but within the greater SoCon," Galbreath said. "I look forward to making a lasting impact in our school, community, and conference. As SAAC representatives, we are in a unique and powerful position to create meaningful change in the day-to-day lives of athletes, both current and future."

SAAC representatives play a vital role in shaping conference policies, organizing service initiatives, and fostering communication between student-athletes and campus administrators. Each member is nominated by their institution and represents a diverse range of sports and backgrounds.

"The SAAC here at The Citadel is a special group of cadet-athletes that bring so many unique talents to the table," Grove added. "Bringing together all sports of The Citadel is something more, it's creating one large family of cadet-athletes and is a growing a culture."

The 2025–26 SoCon SAAC roster includes 26 student-athletes from all 10 member institutions:
The Citadel – Jet Galbreath (WRES) and Sadie Grove (WXC/TF) 
ETSU – Gabriella Rodriguez (WTF) 
Furman – Caleb Williams (FB), Julie Galie (WSOC), Macy Hitchcock (WTEN)  
Mercer – Katie Scheck (WGOLF) and Braeden Carlsen (MBB) 
UNCG – Salem Ward (SFB), Ben Salter (MSOC), Elle Burnette (WGOLF), Luke Jenkins (BSB), Spencer Connick (MXC/TF)  
Samford – Ally Cordes (VB) and Alyssa Tarpley (WBB) 
Chattanooga – Ella Grace Dillard (WSOC) and Corina Vale (BVB*) 
VMI – Ray Cmil (WRES), Ryan Vigil (WRES), Stephen Dean (FB), Val Tonnu (SWIM*), Tyrel Dobson (FB) 
Western Carolina – Emma Soucy (WSOC) and Landey Green (WXC/TF) 
Wofford – Mia Flor (WBB) and Ben Jordan (MGOLF)

These representatives will meet throughout the year to discuss key issues affecting student-athletes, including mental health, academic support, legislation, and community service.