Emory Midfielder Josh Grand Discusses European Player Development

Emory midfielder Josh Grand's has had a captivating journey chasing the beautiful game. Hailing from Northern Virginia, the Netherlands, and Atlanta, Josh's diverse background sets him apart in collegiate soccer. Josh learned at start up clubs like Coach Robertson's Barca and Coach Keph's JOGA before being mentored by local legend Ken Krieger at Arlington DA. After learning football the Dutch way at AFC Amsterdam for three years, Josh returned to the US, graduating from Atlanta International School before making his mark at Emory University. His pivotal role in helping to lead the Eagles to the 2023 UAA title resulted in Josh earning second team conference honors and being named a 2024 pre-season All-American. Now a junior, Josh's deep insights into the game, including player development and navigating between D1 and D3 opportunities make him an invaluable resource for aspiring footballers. It was a pleasure to catch up with Josh and delve into his thoughts on the beautiful game.