European model of sport

The CSL values emphasize a global view of sport. To help our graduates understand how the larger society outside of the U.S. is involved in the business of sport, we offer an annual European Model of Sport class.

In this course, students travel overseas to various European cities for 12 days of study abroad. The course is not only a tremendous culminating experience for CSL students, but a trip that broadens their perspective outside the U.S. sport industry. You can read about individual student experiences and reactions on our blog.

 

About the trip

Students meet Europe's top sport professionals to discuss topics that include:

  • Club structure
  • Players' rights
  • Marketing
  • Event management
  • Corporate sponsorship

Students tour various European athletic facilities and arenas and attend major sporting events such as soccer games, team handball and rugby matches. Destination cities vary each year. 

Our most recent trip in May included Milan,Italy; Lausanne, Switzerland; Zurich, Switzerland and Munich German with the following activities:

  • Attending a Serie A match between InterMilan and Lazio.
  • Visiting the Olympic Museum in Lausanne
  • Playing soccer at FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, in Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Touring the home of Bayern Munich
Inter Milan match at San Sero
Inter Milan match at San Sero
Students attended an Inter Milan soccer match at San Sero.

Students attended an Inter Milan soccer match at San Sero.

FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

Cycling at UCI Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland
Cycling at UCI Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland
Cycling at UCI Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland

Cycling at UCI Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland

International Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
International Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
International Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

International Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich
Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich
Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich

Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich

Monza in Milan
Monza in Milan
Legendary Formula 1 track Monza in Milan, Italy

Legendary Formula 1 track Monza in Milan, Italy.