Hosted by Hozaifa Almaleh & Patrick Paone · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 15 episodes
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Passport to the Pros is a storytelling platform that shines a light on the untold journeys of professional athletes who’ve taken their talents across borders. The show dives into real conversations with athletes who’ve lived the grind, embraced the culture, and built careers in places far from home.
Hozaifa Almaleh & Patrick Paone hosts Passport to the Pros, a sports show with 15 episodes published.
Basketball isn't just about talent, athleticism, or shooting. In this episode of Passport to the Pros, Hozaifa Almaleh sits down with veteran coach and author Jason Calabrese to explore one of the most overlooked aspects
In Episode 14 of Passport To The Pros, the crew dives deep into the NBA Playoffs, discussing LeBron James’ incredible performances at age 41, Victor Wembanyama’s playoff growth, the Lakers’ battle with OKC, Anthony Edwar
In this episode of Passport to the Pros, we sit down with elite player development coach Danny Cooper — founder of Danny Cooper Basketball — to break down what it really takes to build high-level athletes in today’s game
The NBA and international basketball may look similar—but the rules create two completely different games. In this episode, we break down the biggest differences between NBA and FIBA rules, including game length, court d
Most players grow up chasing one goal: the NBA. But what happens when that path doesn’t play out the way you expected? In this episode of Passport to the Pros, we sit down with David Dixon — a high-level college player w
NBA Champion. NBA All-American. Scout. Coach. And one of the sharpest minds to ever talk about the game. In this episode of Passport to the Pros, we sit down with Kevin Grevey — former Washington Bullets guard and 1978 N
From Player to NBA Scout: Inside the Mind of Adam Filippi In this episode of Passport to the Pros, we sit down with Adam Filippi—former professional player, the youngest scout in NBA history, and a key figure behind mult
In this episode of Passport to the Pros, we dive into the realities of playing professional basketball abroad. From navigating contracts and visas to adjusting to new cultures, styles of play, and expectations, this conv
Episode 7 marks a new chapter for Passport to the Pros as Z welcomes a new member into the podcast family: journalist and SideKix Media founder Michael Shagoury. The conversation kicks off with a recap of a playoff-feel
Episode 6 – Ryan Holmes Sr.: Global Hoops, Mental Strength, and Giving Back In this inspiring episode of Passport to the Pros, Ryan Holmes Sr. takes us from his roots in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the international ba
Damond Williams: Chicago Grit, Global Game, and Giving Back In this episode of Passport to the Pros, we sit down with Damond Williams, a Chicago native whose basketball journey spans from the blacktops of his hometown to
Episode 4 – Tony “The Tiger” Thompson: Fighting for the Heavyweight Title and Beyond In this episode of Passport to the Pros, we step into the ring with Tony “The Tiger” Thompson, the heavyweight boxer who rose from his
Episode 3 – Chris Charles: From Villanova to Becoming an ABL All-Time Great In this episode of Passport to the Pros, professional basketball star Chris Charles shares his journey from growing up in Milwaukee to competing
From the University of Houston to professional basketball courts in Italy, Jordan, Qatar, and Syria — Chad Hendrick has seen it all. In this episode of Passport to the Pros, Chad opens up about the mindset that fueled hi
From the streets of Damascus to the doorstep of the NBA 🏀 — Hozaifa Almaleh’s journey is one you won’t forget. In our debut episode of Passport to the Pros, Hozaifa not only shares his inspiring basketball story, but al
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Passport to the Pros is hosted by Hozaifa Almaleh & Patrick Paone. The show is categorised under sports (basketball) and has published 15 episodes.
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