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 in the Portland-based onsite program 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: Your Future in Sports (Alumni Panel)
Oct 17
Your Future in Sports (Alumni Panel) 4:00 p.m.

Sports is BIG BUSINESS raking in $512 billion in global revenue last year alone! From marketing to product design, fitness to professional athletics, hear stories and ask...
Your Future in Sports (Alumni Panel)
October 17
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons
Sports is BIG BUSINESS raking in $512 billion in global revenue last year alone! From marketing to product design, fitness to professional athletics, hear stories and ask questions of UO alumni about what it's like to work in this energetic sector that attracts talent from all different academic backgrounds. Learn about the skills and connections you can be developing today to thrive in the future. Open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends! Panelists coming soon!