Crossing The Pond

Jason Grubb joins Gary this week to talk about decision and moves that have been made during their time in the US and what exactly is sacrificed in order to progress.

Grubb began his coaching journey with UKElite Soccer in 2004, rising through the ranks of youth, college and professional soccer to him in his current role as a member of the 1st team coaching staff at Major League Soccer side Austin FC.

It is clear from this episode that Jason's humble personality does not let him forget where he has come from and the people who have helped him along the way.

References in this episode:

UKElite Soccer was a youth soccer t5raining organization formed in the 1990's, providing a platform for many young coaches to explore careers in the US.

Soccer Plus is an academy that specialized in goalkeeper training. It was founded by former US Women's World Cup and Olympic Gold medal winning coach, Tony DiCicco

IMG Academy is a preparatory boarding school and sports training destination in Bradenton, Florida.

You can find Jason on Instagram: @jasongkgrubb

Instagram: @crossing_the_pond_podcast #friendship #crossingthepond #sacrifice #sacrificesforwork #expat #austinfc #britsabroad #workingabroad

Gary is joined this week by Phil Trowler to talk about Risk. They touch on how some people constantly seek adventure and new opportunities, whereas others find it a terrifying prospect. Talking about chances they've taken and look at constantly calculating the odds of success or failure.

Phil Trowler has worked in the Finance and Online Gaming industry for the past 25 years, Beginning a career at Ernst & Young in Liverpool, UK. After stints in Sydney, Australia and then back to London, UK, he moved to Los Angeles in 2009. He recently took a step back from his role as SVP of Digital & Gaming at the Daily Racing Form to take on the new challenge of Strategic Finance Advisor for startup companies.

References in this episode:

* 📚 Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer

* 📚 The Comfort Crisis - Michael Easter

Contact Phil: Phil Trowler | LinkedIn

Instagram:

@crossing_the_pond_podcast #friendship #crossingthepond #risk #friendshipcircles #expat #britsinla #britsabroad #workingabroad

In this episode Gary is joined by a former colleague and longtime friend, Bob Gibson.

They'll be talking about one of the main reasons people are successful when working overseas, friendships. How they start, how they are navigated and ultimately, why people stay friends.

Bob Gibson is a certified Coach Educator and President of a Youth Sports Brand. He has a background in personnel development and has a proven track record of launching and growing businesses.

Bob’s primary role is to implement his company's strategy with an emphasis on helping high performing teams & programs.

He has a wealth of experience, stemming from over 20 years in the youth sports industry, coupled with 20 years of receiving phone calls from Gary every day….

Episode references

Simon Sinek - 'Start with why'

Leadership Training & Employee Development Platform - The Optimism Company (simonsinek.com)

IG - @crossing_the_pond_podcast

#friendship #crossingthepond #pubble #friendshipcircles #expat #britsinla #britsabroad

Coming soon…Jan ‘24