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Texas Minority Sports Association · UT Austin
Texas Minority
Sports Association
Creating pathways for minority students to engage with the sports industry through networking, exposure, and professional development.
UT Austin
Breaking barriers. Building careers in sports.
New This Year
Professional
Mentorship
Program.
We pair industry professionals with a highly motivated, curated group of students to tackle real-world sports problems across DEI, analytics, business, operations, marketing, and more.
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About
Sports Business. Minority-Led. UT Austin.
Mission
Build a pipeline for minority students into professional sports and sports-adjacent companies.
Focus
Networking, guest speakers, career development, and real-world exposure to the industry.
Community
Students who want to learn, connect, and take action toward sports careers.
What We Do
The Playbook.
01
Network
Connect with sports executives and industry leaders across leagues and organizations.
02
Learn
Guest speakers and panels with professionals in partnerships, marketing, operations, and analytics.
03
Advance
Resume support, internship strategy, and practical skill-building sessions.
Events
On the Calendar.
Workshop
Workshops
Career prep sessions: outreach, interviews, sponsorship basics, and portfolio building.
Event
The Legacy Table
An evening honoring legacy, community, and the future of minority leadership in sports.
Featured Industry Speakers
Learning from the people building the industry.
Board of Directors
Meet Your
Co-Founders.
Aristoteles Cortes-Loera
Co-Founder & President
A junior Neuroscience major from Frisco, Texas, with minors in Business, Statistics, and Data Science, he has experience interning with the Dallas Wings (WNBA) as a Community & Foundation Intern, working alongside global sports agency Octagon on the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a Marketing Intern, and leading student initiatives within the sports industry and global brands.
He is passionate about creating opportunities for students through mentorship, networking, and professional development. He oversees program strategy, mentor partnerships, and overall program operations.
Ollivia Mayberry
Co-Founder & Vice President
Senior Communication major at UT Austin and a multifaceted digital storyteller specializing in sports media and wellness marketing. She is the Co-Founder, Social Media Director, and Vice President of the Texas Minority Sports Association, where she drives the digital footprint and organizational strategy to help minority students secure careers in sports.
Alongside her leadership with TMSA, Ollivia captures live game-day content for Texas Studios (Texas Athletics), interns with Texas Football Recruiting, and creates content for Rebel Athletic and the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. Highly skilled in brand alignment and multi-platform media production, Ollivia is passionate about creating visual experiences that elevate communities and brands alike.
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Partner with us for a speaker session, co-hosted event, or community collaboration.
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Sponsorship Interest
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