Friday, January 24, 2020

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: Adrianna Rupright
Sport: Softball
Institution: Concordia University
Year: Senior
Major: Sports Management
Hometown: Olympia, Washington

Why Did You Choose To Attend Concordia?: Concordia is close to home, has a small class setting and allows me to continue my softball career.

Years Involved In SAAC: Two years.

The Reason You Chose To Get Involved In SAAC: I chose to join SAAC to get more involved in Concordia athletics. I also knew that it would be a good experience for future jobs.

Most Memorable SAAC Activity To Date: The annual Cavy Awards at the Navy and White Night banquet.

How Do You Feel Participating In SAAC Will Help You In Life After You Graduate?: Participating in SAAC allows me to have a good extracurricular activity to help me with getting a job in the future.

What Is The Most Important Thing You’ve Learned About Balancing Athletics And Academics?: To always have a calendar so I can plan ahead.

Biggest Obstacle Overcome During Your Collegiate Career: Battling injuries.

Most Memorable Sports-Related Moment: Winning the 2019 GNAC Championships.

Best Advice You’d Give To An Incoming Freshman: Take advantage of any extra time that you have to take naps.

Future Goals After Graduation: To work in game operations for a professional team or college.

Extracurricular Activities: Hiking.

Favorite Sports Team: Colorado Rockies.

Favorite Athlete: Nolan Arenado.