The Metro Conference has appointed its Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board for the 2026-27 academic year, featuring Shelby Dyer as Chair, Cassandra Ercoli as Vice Chair, and Jaylyn Simon as Secretary/D1 National SAAC Representative. Dyer, a senior softball player at Rider University, focuses on biology and healthcare administration while promoting student-athlete engagement. Ercoli, representing Canisius University鈥檚 swimming and diving team, is pursuing sports journalism and sports management. Simon, a junior volleyball player at Iona University, majors in economics and already advocates for Metro student-athletes at the national level.

By the Numbers
  • Dyer has a .357 batting average with a .538 on-base percentage in the 2025 season.
  • Ercoli has achieved personal bests in each of her last three conference championships."
State of Play
  • The Metro SAAC aims to enhance the student-athlete experience through leadership and community service initiatives.
  • A new Metro Conference Community Service Award will recognize exemplary community engagement among institutions.
What's Next

The newly formed Executive Board will implement initiatives and host monthly virtual meetings to foster collaboration among SAAC members. Additionally, the first in-person SAAC meeting is set for October 2-4 at Mount St. Mary's University.

Bottom Line

The 2026-27 Metro SAAC Executive Board aims to elevate the student-athlete experience through advocacy, community service, and collaborative initiatives, ensuring that voices from across the conference are heard.