From Fans to Future Leaders: Exploring the Business of Sports
Get ready to take your love of sports to the next level with Project Endeavor: Sports Biz & Management, ACA Summer’s newest program debuting in Summer 2026. Set in Los Angeles, the ultimate hub for sports, entertainment, and innovation, this immersive Pre-College program invites high school students to step inside the fast-paced world of sports business and management.
Los Angeles is home to powerhouse franchises, championship teams, and groundbreaking sports tech startups. During this program, you’ll gain a firsthand look at what drives success both on and off the field through interactive workshops, seminars, and site visits. Learn how business strategy, marketing, and management shape the game while meeting sports executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals eager to share their journeys from locker rooms to boardrooms.
Through engaging activities and group projects, you’ll develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills essential for college and future careers. Explore topics like sports marketing, contracts, event management, sponsorships, analytics, and brand development while collaborating with peers who share your enthusiasm for the business side of sports. Whether you dream of managing a professional team, working in sports media, or launching your own athletic brand, you’ll build the foundation to turn your passion into a profession.
Campus Life
You will reside at the stunning Pepperdine University campus in Malibu, a striking coastal setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean. ACA students enjoy comfortable, suite-style dorms with private bathrooms, top-quality dining options, and access to excellent fitness and recreational facilities. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and select dinners on campus, plus ACA’s exclusive Dining-on-the-Town Plan, which lets you explore some of LA’s best restaurants, all included in tuition.
Weekend Adventures
Beyond the classroom, ACA’s signature blend of fun and adventure continues with unforgettable evening activities and weekend excursions. Spend your weekends soaking up the California sun at Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and Third Street Promenade, or go behind the scenes of Hollywood magic at Universal Studios. Prefer something more laid-back? Enjoy the surf and charm of Manhattan Beach, known as “The Pearl of L.A.’s South Bay.”
The ACA Summer Difference
Project Endeavor combines the best of education, exploration, and experience, offering students an inside look at how the sports industry thrives at the intersection of passion, teamwork, and innovation. With a 10:1 student-to-staff ratio, dedicated ACA supervision, and private transportation, you’ll enjoy a safe, supportive environment that lets you focus on learning and discovery.
For those looking to extend the adventure, add seven days in Hawaii or five days in San Francisco and continuing your journey with trusted ACA staff and friends from the program. Walk the Golden Gate Bridge, see the sights in Maui, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Step into the future of sports business and management with ACA’s Project Endeavor. Discover what it takes to lead, innovate, and make your mark in one of the most dynamic industries in the world–all while experiencing an unforgettable summer in Los Angeles.
