Frederico ""Freddie"" Zamora is a coach, international basketball consultant, and scout with over five years of experience helping athletes secure professional opportunities worldwide. Having coached at multiple levels in the United States and professionally in Canada, Freddie has developed deep connections with trusted agents, agencies, and overseas coaches across the globe.His journey into player placement began unexpectedly when an agent reached out for help matching a player to an overseas team. The deal came together immediately, and Freddie discovered his passion for opening doors for athletes pursuing international careers. Since then, he has helped players land jobs in Canada, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Syria, and beyond.Through years of playing, coaching, and working behind the scenes in international basketball, Freddie recognized a gap: too many athletes were navigating the overseas market without reliable guidance. Overwhelmed by daily messages from players seeking help, he realized there had to be a better way to share what he'd learned-and to reach athletes on a wider scale.Passport & Pivot: Your Playbook for Overseas Basketball Success is Freddie's answer to that challenge. Written with the same direct, no-BS approach he brings to coaching, this book is designed to give serious athletes the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed professionally overseas-while filtering out those who aren't truly ready for the journey.Freddie's mission is simple: to serve athletes with honesty, integrity, and the kind of real-world insight that only comes from being in the trenches of international basketball.
""Freddie has to be one of the most selfless people in helping athletes find jobs throughout overseas basketball. One of my former players was looking for his first job and a foot in the door. I called Freddie! Within two days, he had a great job opportunity for him with no strings attached but to be a good human being. Through that opportunity, my former player has made an excellent career. Freddie is the best and someone I highly recommend to anyone pursuing international basketball."" -Frank Martin, Head Coach at UMass ""Freddie is someone I've admired for many years as a friend and as the key connector for overseas deals. He's grown an unreal amount of connections off his genuine basketball knowledge but also his trust in players. Most specifically with Dee Barnes-we believed he was a hidden gem and leaned on Freddie to help guide him. Fast forward, and Dee has had an amazing professional career and was ultimately drafted with the 44th pick in the 2024 NBA G League draft by the Salt Lake City Stars. This book brings knowledge on a variety of overseas topics and will help future aspiring overseas athletes."" -German Srulovich, Former Division 1, Euro, and NBA Coach; Agent with WEAVE Agency ""Freddie has done a phenomenal job helping athletes and being selfless in a space that breeds selfishness. He has always been professional and understanding of players' situations while being realistic about the professional level. Freddie has tons of knowledge and experience to bring to athletes looking to make that jump to the next level, and I would highly recommend learning from his experience!"" -Nolan Willett, World-Renowned Professional Player Development Coach