Sports Product Industry Connections

The Sports Product Management program is a hub for connecting sports and outdoor product companies and professionals.


Globally Connected

We connect with the sports and outdoor product industry on a local and global level.

Our advisory board of senior executives continually shapes the program's content and direction to align with industry needs. Advisory board members represent the following companies:

  • Arc'teryx
  • adidas
  • Brooks
  • Camelbak
  • Columbia
  • Dakine
  • Handful
  • Hydro Flask
  • New Balance
  • Nike
  • Skechers Performance Division
  • Sorel
  • Under Armour
  • Yakima

Industry Mentors

Our sports and outdoor product industry connections mean each step of our students' journeys is rich with meaningful and vibrant opportunities.

It starts with each student being assigned their own industry mentor. Mentors are introduced to students during the first term to start building an advisory relationship. Mentors are available to ensure students feel supported in their questions about the industry and how to best reach their career goals.

Become an Industry Mentor


Industry Internships

To further enhance industry engagement, students complete an internship that immerses them in a sports or outdoor product company in the United States or abroad.

Interested in Providing an Internship?


Industry Events

Join us for a networking event, panel, or speaker series.

Event: UO Sports Product Management Industry Celebration
Jan 22
UO Sports Product Management Industry Celebration 5:30 p.m.

Connect with industry leaders, alumni, and students during the Sports Product Management program's biggest night of the year. This year's event brings together our...
UO Sports Product Management Industry Celebration
January 22
5:30–8:30 p.m.
UO Portland Library and Learning Center Confluence Community Room

Connect with industry leaders, alumni, and students during the Sports Product Management program's biggest night of the year.

This year's event brings together our incredible community of industry partners, alumni, faculty, and students to honor the collaboration and shared purpose that drive innovation in the global sports and outdoor product industry.

You'll enjoy:

  • Food and beverages to fuel great conversation
  • Music, mingling, and memory-making
  • A thought-provoking panel discussion on the future of sport
  • Recognition of our partners and their incredible support

What makes this year special? We're spotlighting the future with a powerful industry insights panel, "Understanding the Consumer Forces: Shaping What's Next in the Sport and Outdoor Industry." Today's consumers are redefining what drives brand loyalty: seeking experiences over possessions, transparency over promotion, and connection over transaction. The rise of AI, digital storytelling, and social purpose is reshaping how brands engage, innovate, and earn trust. This conversation will explore how leaders across sport and outdoor are adapting to meet these evolving expectations.

This is a great chance to connect across generations of leaders and changemakers in sport. Whether you're a proud alum, current student, or valued industry partner, we can't wait to celebrate with you.

RSVP now and join us for an unforgettable evening!


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