UO Sports Product Management

For their next stop on their Europe trip, the Class of 2027 headed to Zurich, Switzerland to visit the On World Headquarters and some shops.

The cohort were able to do some retail walks through the city center and experience all that the city had to offer🛍️

The highlight of this leg was the tour, lunch, and alumni panel at On! Brand representatives took students and trip leaders through the corporate offices, hosted a fresh vegan lunch, and had three SPM alumni share their experience with current students in the program🥗

Outside of these opportunities, students found chances to go on scenic runs, out for dinner and drinks, and even rent electric bikes to explore along the lake🚲🏃‍♂️

Stay tuned for coverage of the final leg of the trip in Annecy, France🇫🇷

The Class of 2027 started their European trip May 15th in London, England🇬🇧

The cohort had the opportunity to conduct retail tours in the West End, with a special trip to Gym Shark, who hosted them for a private tour and workout🏋️

The team also was invited to join the Adidas team at their headquarters in London to discuss the brand and pitch recommendations for future market endeavors💫

Thank you to all that helped to make this trip possible, and stay tuned for coverage of the next leg of the trip in Zurich, Switzerland🇨🇭

What happens when learning moves beyond the classroom and into the global sports product industry?

Join us for our Summer Internship Spotlight and hear directly from four University of Oregon Sports Product Management students as they take the next step in their journey:

👟 Asher Tatsumi — Lai Yih Group (Vietnam)
👕 Kevin Ocha — Maxport
📈 Katia Mrdjan — Crocs
🏃 Sanjana Baldwa — Earth Studies

Get an inside look at:

✔ Turning classroom learning into real-world impact
✔ Experiences in footwear, apparel, merchandising, and product teams
✔ What it takes to hit the ground running
✔ Career pathways across the sports and outdoor industry

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 5–6 p.m. PT
💻 Virtual

Dreaming about a future in sports products? This is your chance to hear from students already making it happen.

🔗 Register through the link in bio
💬 Tell us: Which role in the sports product industry excites you most?

SPM DUCKS IN DENVER 🦆 Join the University of Oregon Sports Product Management community for a fun evening of connection and conversation!

This casual happy hour brings together SPM alumni, prospective students, and sports product professionals to reconnect, share career stories, and build new relationships across the industry.

Whether you’re an alum, exploring the SPM program, or curious about careers in sports and outdoor product, we’d love to meet you.

📍 RiNo District, Denver
🗓 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 5–8 PM MDT

Alumni + Prospective Students Welcome

REGISTER → LINK IN BIO

Dreaming of a career in the sports & outdoor product industry? 👟🌎
Join us for a live conversation with two UO Sports Product Management alumni making an impact at HOKA and Crocs.
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🎤 Featuring:
Emma Connolly — Associate Global Merchandiser, Performance at HOKA
Chris Karras — Category Manager, Adult Clogs at Crocs
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💬 Hear how they:
✨ Broke into the industry
✨ Built the skills to grow their careers
✨ Continue advancing through leadership and innovation
✨ Work on products shaping the future of the industry
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At SPM, students gain hands-on product creation experience, collaborate across functions, and build the strategic mindset needed to lead in the global sports product industry. 🚀
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Whether you’re interested in product management, merchandising, marketing, or innovation—this is your chance to hear directly from alumni who’ve been there.
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⚡ Don’t miss it!
👉 Register now through the link in bio
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