UCLA Creating Fresh Sports Management Program
UCLA has created a new program in its Anderson School of Management. They have created a Sports Leadership and Management Program.
The program was made to provide inspiration and education access to both graduate and undergraduate students. Student-athletes can also be included in this if they are interested in going after careers in the business aspect of sports.
The program director will be Andy Campion, who has spent more than 30 years in the sports industry. He has served as an executive leader at Nike Inc. and will bring a plethora of knowledge to the program.
Inspired by the purpose and promise of the program, the Campions also made a generous donation to invest in its startup. “Shelby and I have long believed that education, engagement in sport and financial opportunity are what everyone needs and deserves to live their best possible life,” said Andy Campion. “UCLA has had such a positive impact on our lives. We are now so excited to give back and help UCLA to provide inspiration, education and access to future generations of students seeking a career in sports,” said Shelby Campion.
The students will be working in collaboration with the UCLA athletic department, which will be an unparalleled experience. They will have access to working with leaders of the sporting world and direct access to working within the athletic department.
This is a great move from UCLA, and it should benefit the future generations who work in the sports industry. It'll be interesting to see how this program turns out over the next few years.