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: SPM Industry Workshop: Insights-to-Brief Excellence
Jun 10
SPM Industry Workshop: Insights-to-Brief Excellence 9:00 a.m.

The UO Sports Product Management program is launching a new Industry Workshop series, and we're starting with one of the strongest signals we heard from industry. Across our...
SPM Industry Workshop: Insights-to-Brief Excellence
June 10–11
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
UO Portland

The UO Sports Product Management program is launching a new Industry Workshop series, and we're starting with one of the strongest signals we heard from industry.

Across our conversations with product, merchandising, and innovation leaders, one theme came up repeatedly: teams today have more data, dashboards, and AI tools than ever, yet many still struggle to translate consumer insights into clear, compelling direction that informs product briefs.

That's why we built an event designed specifically to address that gap. Insights-to-Brief Excellence: The FRAME Method is a two-day hands-on workshop designed for product and merchandising teams who want to see an initial idea through to its final endpoint as a product story.

Visit the event website to learn more and register!

Event: SPM Industry Workshop: Insights-to-Brief Excellence
Jun 11
SPM Industry Workshop: Insights-to-Brief Excellence 9:00 a.m.

The UO Sports Product Management program is launching a new Industry Workshop series, and we're starting with one of the strongest signals we heard from industry. Across our...
SPM Industry Workshop: Insights-to-Brief Excellence
June 10–11
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
UO Portland

The UO Sports Product Management program is launching a new Industry Workshop series, and we're starting with one of the strongest signals we heard from industry.

Across our conversations with product, merchandising, and innovation leaders, one theme came up repeatedly: teams today have more data, dashboards, and AI tools than ever, yet many still struggle to translate consumer insights into clear, compelling direction that informs product briefs.

That's why we built an event designed specifically to address that gap. Insights-to-Brief Excellence: The FRAME Method is a two-day hands-on workshop designed for product and merchandising teams who want to see an initial idea through to its final endpoint as a product story.

Visit the event website to learn more and register!

Event: Sports Product Management Commencement
Jun 13
Sports Product Management Commencement 1:00 p.m.

The University of Oregon Master of Science in Sports Product Management Program requests the pleasure of your company at the graduation ceremony for its online program's class...
Sports Product Management Commencement
June 13
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Everett West

The University of Oregon Master of Science in Sports Product Management Program requests the pleasure of your company at the graduation ceremony for its online program's class of 2026.

Sports Product Management—Online Program Class of 2026 Commencement

Saturday, June 13, 1:00 p.m. PT Everett West, 914 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209


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