USF News

Jose Bonilla earned his master's in sport management from USF, putting him on track to join the Giants as an intern in 2011. Fifteen years later, he is driven by family and a belief that small things done well move big outcomes.

Dwayne Pittman III ’27, recipient of the 2026 Golden State Warriors Scholarship, interned with the Golden State Warriors this summer, representing both a homecoming and another step forward in his career.

Breaking into professional sports is one of the most competitive career paths in the world. For Kai Rogers ’26, it started not with a job posting, but with the right community, the right mentor, and a program that made both possible.

Several USF sport management alumni are helping shape the future of golf from inside one of the sport’s most influential organizations, the United States Golf Association (USGA).

Across the country, USF alumni are helping to bring the FIFA World Cup to fans in 16 cities, with matches beginning June 11.

Sport management graduate students visited organizations in Australia, engaging with industry leaders, exploring iconic venues, and experiencing firsthand how sport intersects with culture, community, and commerce.

From USF to the sidelines of the Super Bowl and the Rose Bowl, Brooke Caffey's journey shows how persistence and passion can lead to a career behind the scenes of sports’ biggest moments.

Spencer Williams ’11 didn’t grow up with a step-by-step plan to work the biggest sporting events. He knew early on that he wanted to work in sports, but he didn’t know what “working in sports” actually meant.