# @athletesorg on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DHBxcfUuE2C
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- **Posted:** 2025-03-10T17:45:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Athletes.Org (@athletesorg) — https://gondola.cc/athletesorg

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Empowering Athletes: It's Time for Change via sportsbusinessjournal 

As college sports evolve, athletes are gaining more control over their experiences. However, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), created 35 years ago, no longer meets the needs of today's athletes. According to Sandy Barbour, Amy Huchthausen, and Piper Hampsch, it's time for athletes to demand true representation and a seat at the negotiating table.

Current Challenges: SAAC reps are often chosen by coaches or athletic directors, not by the athletes themselves. This limits their influence and effectiveness. For instance, athletes from football and men's basketball are vastly underrepresented in SAAC.

Future Opportunities: With new laws and settlements allowing schools to pay athletes, athletes need independent advocacy to ensure fair distribution of revenue and resources. A recent $2.8 billion settlement highlights the need for athletes to have a real voice in negotiations.

Call to Action: Let's move beyond SAAC and create a third-party advocacy association that truly represents college athletes' interests. There are already models like the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that athletes could learn from.

Join us at Athletes.org in advocating for the rights and futures of athletes. 

#AthleteRights #IndependentRepresentation #EmpowerAthletes

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