American University

Zack Solomon begins his first season as a student assistant for the American University men's soccer program. Solomon, a senior at American University, was a three-year varsity letterwinner on the squad from 2006-08 as a goalkeeper.

In addition to his responsibilities on the field with the men's soccer team, Solomon currently serves as the Patriot League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representative. With that honor, he is one of 31 Division I National SAAC committee members, serving as a liaison between the Patriot League and the NCAA. The Division I SAAC speaks on the behalf of the entire Division I student-athlete body throughout the NCAA governance structure, and frequently attends events around the country to help drive this mission.

Solomon also acts as the president of American University's SAAC. Additionally, he has been appointed as the director of student athletics and recreation for AU's student government under the Presidents Cabinet.

"Zack has been a tremoundous leader for our team during his three years at American," commented Head Coach Todd West. "We're thrilled to have Zack on board again this season, and look forward to his valuable contributions to the program."

Solomon, a broadcast journalism major, is from Oyster Bay, N.Y. He attended Locust Valley High School, where he accumulated over 600 saves in his high school soccer career. A two-time captain of his high school squad, Solomon earned All-Nassau County selection in both 2004 and 2005. He also competed on the New York Olympic Development Program (ODP) team, and played in the Junior Maccabi Games in St. Paul, Minn., where his squad won the bronze medal in 2005. In 2006, Solomon was honored with the Long Island Leadership Award for Sports.