Path To The Pros

About Path To The Pros

What does it take to become an executive professional in sports? How do you work your way through the ranks to become a leader in one of the world's most exciting and innovative industries? We dive into the personal lives of some of the most talented and successful executives in sports and entertainment. This is the Path to the Pros hosted by Samir Prince.

Publisher

Forsyth Barnes

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Mar 2023

Latest episode

18 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Nov 2025

   AN EXCLUSIVE: NFL Texans President Mike Tomon on Leading without Social Media, Influence Over Visibility, Culture-Driven Leadership, and Creating Game-Changing Fan Experiences.

   Sports fans and executives! Welcome back to another episode of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes. We’re ecstatic to announce our next guest. With a career spanning the Cleveland Cavaliers, AEG, and Legends, and over a decade of shaping some of the world’s most iconic sports organizations, we’re thrilled to welcome Mike Tomon, President of the Houston Texans, for this exclusive interview. Mike has mastered the art of leading with influence over visibility. No social media, no public ...

2. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Former NHL Flyers COO on Turning Setbacks into Opportunities, Leading Through Turbulence, and Where the Investment Landscape Truly Lies – Shawn Tilger

   Sports leaders and aspiring executives! Welcome back to another episode of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes. This week, Samir is joined by Shawn Tilger, former COO of the Philadelphia Flyers and now President of GF Sports & Entertainment, where he’s driving growth across a diverse portfolio of global sports and live entertainment properties. Shawn’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and adaptability. After a career-ending injury redirected him from athlete to executive, ...

3. 

   22 Sept 2025

   CCO of Super Bowl Winning Team on Building Fan Loyalty, Battling Florida’s Top Competition and Driving the Exciting Projects Shaping the Buccaneers Future – Atul Khosla

   Sports leaders and aspiring executives! Welcome back to another episode of Path to the Pros, powered by Forsyth Barnes. This week, we’re joined by Atul Khosla, Chief Commercial Officer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the very team that hosted (and won!) the 2020 NFL Super Bowl. Atul’s journey into sports business was anything but traditional. Starting as an Engineer, he hustled, built the right relationships, and proved himself in one of the most competitive industries in the world. Now, he’...

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