LUIS GRONEMANN

Two-Footed Profile

Left-footed strike in competitive play — both feet equally trusted under match pressure.

True two-footedness is one of my defining traits as a central midfielder. It was built over years of dedicated technical work with leading German technical coaches and the Coerver Coaching methodology — and it shows on the pitch.

Both feet are equally trusted in passing, finishing, ball control, and 1v1 situations. For a #6, #8, or #10, this expands every passing lane and every receiving option — and removes the predictability that single-footed players carry into pressing situations.

Why I am a standout candidate for your team

For the past three years, I have followed a professional training routine alongside full-time school at the Gymnasium (the highest secondary-school track in Germany, equivalent to a U.S. college-preparatory diploma).

My weekly schedule includes three team training sessions, two small-group sessions, one individual session, and one competitive match. On top of that, I do 20 minutes of ball mastery, first touch, and cognitive training at home every day, and I train athletics three times a week — speed, agility, power, strength, and injury prevention. I have remained injury-free throughout my career.

Twice a year, I spend 8–10 hours per session with one of Germany's leading technical trainers, fine-tuning position-specific work — two-footed.

I eat like a pro: meal-prepped, 90 % homemade, supervised by a nutrition coach.

All of this is aligned with one goal — to develop as far as I possibly can, as a player, as a student, and as a person. College is where I want to grow into the most complete version of myself.

"My development is built on talent — but above all on discipline, work ethic, and a strong mindset. I want to bring that mindset to a college program where I can keep growing as a player and as a person."

My goals as a student-athlete in the USA

The U.S. college system is uniquely set up to combine competitive soccer and serious academics in one environment. That combination is what I am looking for: a program that pushes me on the field every day, and an academic track that prepares me for the career I want after soccer.

My primary academic interest is Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Performance, and Athletic Training — fields directly connected to how I already train and how I want to develop further as an athlete. Long term, they form the foundation for the coaching and individual-trainer work I plan to do after my playing career. Sports Management is a strong secondary interest.

Beyond academics and soccer, college is the environment in which I want to reach full English fluency, immerse myself in American culture, and grow into the most independent version of myself.

"My father once told me: every language you learn and every culture you understand helps you connect with the people around you — and gives you the chance to make a positive impact on the world."

Anything else we should know

After graduating from the German Gymnasium in 2027, I will spend a postgraduate year (fall 2027 – spring 2028) at a U.S. high school — ideally one with a year-round soccer program or partnered with a competitive club. I plan to enroll in college in fall 2028.

In May 2025, I completed a one-week coaching traineeship with the Badischer Fußball-Verband (the regional federation under the DFB) — both to deepen my tactical understanding and to get a first look at the work of a coach.

I am targeting a high school on the East Coast, as I understand the NEPSAC is one of the strongest U.S. high school leagues, and I will aim for a school affiliated with MLS Next. During that year I want to push my English to full fluency and take subjects that prepare me for my college studies.

From an early age, I have worked with specialists across the modern development spectrum — neuroathletic training (Soccerkinetics, Alex Glöckle), cognitive training (Cognigoals, Matthias Nowak), and technical training (Coerver Coaching, Swen Anderson). I also work with Jürgen Kantenwein (soccer coach), Markus Steffen (one of Germany's leading technical trainers, who also works with Bundesliga and national-team players), and Sascha John (athletic trainer). For mental performance, I work with Football Leverage, a Switzerland-based mental coaching service.

For full background on all coaches, programs, and clubs supporting my development, see the Supported By section of this site.