SAISA Conference Superlatives recognize consistent, outstanding performances by student-athletes all across our conference. Once again, a volunteer committee studiously reviewed regatta results and individual sailor performances over the two seasons in review (Fall 22/Spring 23) and worked closely to identify and recognize outstanding performance and competitive contributions made by SAISA student-athletes. The All-SAISA Committee selects superlatives in the following categories: Open Skipper, Women’s Skipper, and Open and Women’s Crew. The committee also reviewed nominations for SAISA Outstanding Sportsmanship Award, Student-Leader of the Year, and Coach of the Year which will be announced in the near future.
All-SAISA award nominees were selected based on results throughout the college sailing year, with consideration of quality and quantity of events sailed. Special emphasis was also placed on competition and results in high-level SAISA events, i.e. SAISA-hosted interconference events, SAISA Conference Championships, and high-level interconference regattas. Additionally, crews were selected with consideration in competing in both Women’s and Open categories. Crews who dramatically improved the results of the people they sailed with were also considered. Seniority and leadership were used as tie-breaking factors.
All-SAISA Open Skippers: First Team
Emily Allen, Jacksonville University
Aidan Dennis, University of Miami
Isabella du Plessis, North Carolina State University
Brandon Geller, College of Charleston
Atlee Kohl, University of Miami
Adam Larson, North Carolina State University
Eden Nykamp, Eckerd College
Mateo Rodriguez, Florida State University
All-SAISA Open Skippers: Second Team
Steven Hardee, University of Miami
Richard McCann, University of Miami
Axel Stordahl, College of Charleston
Noah Zittrer, College of Charleston
All-SAISA Women’s Skippers: First Team
Emily Alfortish, College of Charleston
Emily Allen, Jacksonville University
Isabella du Plessis, North Carolina State University
Sydney Monahan, University of South Florida
Eden Nykamp, Eckerd College
Emma Shakespeare, University of South Florida
Grace Squires, College of Charleston
Emma Tallman, College of Charleston
All-SAISA Women’s Skippers: Second Team
Kay Brunsvold, University of South Florida
Kaitlyn Liebel, Jacksonville University
Katie Nelson, Florida State University
Olivia Sowa, North Carolina State University
All-SAISA Crew (both Open and Women’s)
Teddy Bueres, University of Miami
Rori Bywater, Jacksonville University
Reagan Carris, Jacksonville University
Natalie Elder, University of Miami
Olivia Hanley, Florida State University
Avery Harris, Florida State University
Sandra Heilshorn, University of Miami
Chloe Hudgins, College of Charleston
Jewel "Min Min" Kelly, University of South Florida
Lucy Klempen, College of Charleston
Elissa Martinez, Eckerd College
Annika Milstien, North Carolina State University
Noelle Owen, College of Charleston
Olivia Smith, University of South Florida
Roxanne Snyder, College of Charleston
Olivia Sowa, NC State University
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The ALL-SAISA Awards Committee includes:
Esteban Forrer, Jacksonville University
Nick Johnstone, The Citadel
Allison Jolly, University of South Florida
Ainsley Parramore, Eckerd College