MissionWhether you are a die-hard sports fan or a sports industry veteran looking to deepen your network, the Sports Management Club is a perfect fit for you.The Sports Management Club hosts guest speakers, plans small group dinners, sets up career panels, and organizes outings with those involved in the business side of sports and related industries. Recent examples include general managers and presidents of sports organizations (e.g., Sam Hinkie -- GM of the Philadelphia 76ers; Dave Kaval -- President of the Oakland Athletics), league executives (e.g., Amy Brooks -- President of Team Marketing & Business Operations and Chief Innovation Officer at the NBA), and representatives from multinational sports organizations (e.g., Nike). The SMC extends far beyond sports teams and leagues to also include apparel, media, marketing, e-commerce, sports agencies, and more.In addition to the great guests we bring to Stanford, we will also be making trips to visit Bay Area sports organizations both to attend sporting events and to meet with key executives. The GSB has an incredibly strong network in the world of sports, and the SMC is focused on providing students the best access and exposure possible to that broad network.The Sports Management Club also plans and executes a day-long Sports Innovation Conference each year that draws hundreds of attendees and involves keynote addresses, deep dive panels, and networking opportunities for GSB and Stanford students, sports investors, entrepreneurs, and executives.