Princeton University Athletics
Student-Athlete Groups
Princeton student-athletes participate in and lead campus organizations and activities that reflect their interests beyond academics and athletics. Princeton Athletics student-athlete experience staff are always pleased to support student-athletes in identifying campus organizations within Campus Life and the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students that might fit their interests, identities, or passions. Examples of clubs which student-athletes may choose to explore include:
Wounded Tigers Network
The Wounded Tigers Network (WTN) is a community of Princeton student-athletes who offer their support and guidance to injured athletes on campus and foster a network of support for resilience, growth, and team-orientation.
E-mail: wtn@princeton.edu
President: Sarah E. Holland '19
Treasurer: Susan M. Orth '20
Athlete Ally
Athlete Ally is a group of LGBTQA athletes and straight allies dedicated to creating respect and support for all athletes regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, class, religion, etc., and combatting homophobia and transphobia in sports.
E-mail: athletes@princeton.edu
President: Gabriella Pollner '20
Treasurer: Aaron Ach '19
Princeton Varsity Athlete Pre-Medical Society
President: Myriam Lin '20
A full list of student organizations sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students is available here.
Leadership Programs
Princeton Athletics is pleased to provide oversight and supervision to several student-athlete groups that foster leadership skills and further Princeton Athletics’ commitment to the Be A TIGER values and culture.
The Varsity Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (VSAAC)
VSAAC has 18-20 members, who are nominated and selected as sophomores and then serve for three years until they graduate. VSAAC enhances the student-athlete experience at Princeton by providing a student-athlete voice on athletic or academic concerns. At monthly meetings, the committee works with Student-Athlete Services to:
• strengthen communication between student-athletes, administration, and faculty
• provide perspective on proposed Ivy League and NCAA legislation
• have a student-athlete presence on campus committees
• advise on issues that affect the health and welfare of all student-athletes
• foster community relations through projects and experiences for student-athletes
• generate support and school spirit from the university community
• encourage inter-sport team connections.
The 2018-2019 VSAAC members are:
Ryan Wilson ’19, President, Men’s Water Polo
Claire Collins ’19, Vice President, Women’s Open Rowing
Elise Wong ’19, Secretary, Field Hockey
Joanna Curry ’19, Women’s Swimming and Diving
Kaylee Grant ’19, Softball
Myles Stephens ’19, Men’s Basketball
Jake Strain ’19, Football
Jackson Cressey ’20, Men’s Ice Hockey
Chris Davis ’20, Baseball
Abby Givens ’20, Women’s Soccer
Adhitya Raghavan ’20, Men’s Squash
Reece Schachne ’20, Women’s Track and Field
Sylvie Wallin ’20, Women’s Ice Hockey
Patrick Brucki ’21, Wrestling
Annabelle Chang ’21, Women’s Golf
Niko Gjaja ’21, Men’s Volleyball
Carlie Littlefield ’21, Women’s Basketball
Arthur Markley ’21, Men’s Swimming and Diving
Kyla Sears ’21, Women’s Lacrosse
Andrew Song ’21, Men’s Lacrosse
The Student-Athlete Wellness Leaders (SAWLs)
The SAWLs program is a collaboration between Princeton Athletics and University Health Services (UHS) with a mission to support healthy lifestyles among student-athletes using a peer helper model. SAWLs are chosen by teammates, and then trained to provide friendly support, concrete knowledge, and leadership related to prevalent college health issues, including depression, anxiety, disordered eating and other mental health issues, response to injury, sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse, LGBTQ issues, and alcohol use/abuse. In addition to two days of mandatory training, SAWLs participate in three training sessions annually (fall, winter, and spring). They provide information and updates on programs and services, and are a resource and support to teammates as needed. Most varsity teams have at least one SAWL. They are trained to identify warning signs and symptoms, as well as red flags, to know campus resources, and to develop healthy self-care, as well as a spirit of service. The program incorporates aspects of the NCAA bystander training program; “Step Up, Make a Difference, Be a Leader.”
The 2018-2019 SAWLs (PDF)
Click on sport name for a by-sport list
Baseball
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Women's Golf
Men's Hockey
Women's Hockey
Women's Lacrosse
Men's Heavyweight Rowing
Men's Lacrosse
Men's Lightweight Rowing
Men's Soccer
Men's Squash
Men's Track & Field/Cross Country
Men's Volleyball
Women's Volleyball
Men's Water Polo
Men's Swimming & Diving
Women's Swimming & Diving
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
Women's Lightweight Rowing
Women's Open Rowing
Women's Soccer
Women's Squash
Women's Track & Field/Cross Country
