Friday, March 10, 2023
Part of a regular series.
Throughout the year, GNACsports.com uses this space to profile conference student-athletes who are members of their respective institutions’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In addition to providing feedback on the student-athlete experience, conference and institutional SAAC members also offer input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses.
Name: Cole Nash
Sport: Cross Country/Track and Field
Institution: University of Alaska Anchorage
Year: Junior
Major(s): Economics and Real Estate Managment
Hometown: Littleton, Colorado
Why did you choose to attend UAA?: I attended Alaska Anchorage because I loved the mountains and Alaska!
What is your favorite class you have taken in college?: I loved taking the Economy of Alaska class and learning about the history of Alaska's unique economy.
How many years were you involved in SAAC?: This is my first year.
What made you want to be involved in SAAC?: I chose to get involved in SAAC because I wanted to represent my team and be involved in the decisions made affecting us.
What is your most memorable SAAC activity to date so far?: We had a SAAC meeting and they brought in Subway for everyone, but I forgot there was a meeting and I ran a mile to make it for the sandwiches.
What are your future goals after graduation?: I would like to run a 100-mile trail race.
What is the best advice you would give to an incoming freshman?: Filter your water in Alaska because it may look clear but it will give you a parasite and you will have a horrible first week of practice.
What is your favorite sports-related moment?: My first time going to cross country nationals. It was one of the hardest races and best performances of my life.