About us
Connecting talent with unique soccer opportunities in Europe
Eddie Loewen is the CEO and Founder of Global Soccer Development. Loewen, with the support of two time World Cup star defender, Arne Friedrich, open doors and connects high-level talent with unique soccer opportunities in Europe. In the past, Loewen has arranged for more than 2,000 players to immerse themselves into the European soccer culture in Europe and set trials with top-tier Bundesliga Clubs. GSD also provides DFB Coaching Education in Germany.
- UEFA Licensed Coaches
- Over 50 Combined Years Coaching Youth And Pro-Teams
- Staff With Professional Coaching Experience
Eddie
Eddie Loewen
- UEFA - A License Holder
- German Professional Soccer Player
- German National Team Beach Soccer Player
- 2 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups
- German National Team Beach Soccer Captain
- German National Team Beach Soccer Coach
- India National Team Beach Soccer Coach
- FIFA Beach Soccer Manuel Co-Author
- FIFA Coaching Instructor
- Univ. of Akron Asst. Coach Women Soccer
- BA in Sport Science
ARNE FRIEDRICH
- Former SPORTING DIRECTOR at Hertha Berlin
- UEFA - A License Holder
- 2 Silver Laurel Leaf
- Germany's highest award for sports achievement
- German Bundesliga Player - 293 Caps
- German National Team - 82 Caps
- 2 FIFA World Cups
- 3 UEFA EURO Championships
- Hertha Berlin 1. Bundesliga Team Captian
- MLS Chicago Fire Player
- Foundation - Arne Friedrich Stiftung
- FOX Soccer Sports Analyst
- China Soccer Ambassador
- Podcast: From Done to Dare
Arne
Pro Academy Team
Personal and direct contact with pro academy teams. Immersion in a culture-rich professional soccer environment
Competitive Games
High level games against the best of the best in Europe
Enhancement Tools
Specialized training and development tools to reach maximum performance
Coaching Education
We provide DFB Coaching Education through immersion to learn the methodology that lead Germany to win 4x FIFA World Cups
Daily Training
Professional training with Pro UEFA Licensed Coaches
Opportunities
Network with Pro-Scouts and Academy Directors and receive the unique opportunity to train with a pro academy team
Goal Strategies
Measure, evaluate and implement goals with defined strategies for continued growth and development
Immutable Laws
Empowering players to unveil their true potential for the best version of themselves
We operate under four
immutable laws
These laws help players and coaches as well as GSD Staff find their “Inner-Compass,” empowering them to navigate life successfully and in the process unveiling their true potential for the best version of "self."
GSD provides unique access
We hold the highest of standards in:
- Player Growth and Development
- Coaching
Whole Player
Coaching Education
Our Promise
Our Team
Eddie Loewen
Michael Weise
Willy Lodewick
Phil Nana
Rudy Raab
Patrick Weiser
Dan Abrahams
UDO PLATZER
Kevin Eagleston
Michael Zbela
Hidde Weenk
Boris Šibila
Chloe Vanderplate
Robert Lossau
Mitch Lodewick
Etem Ozuturk
Kai Gockell
Aiden Jensen
Multiple Select Dream Teams traveling abroad
Specialized team training sessions
Individualized training for maximum performance
Co-ed summer camps and beach soccer camps
In the past 10 years, we have impacted over 2500 players and continue to grow.
Let us help you unleash your potential, set goals and create a roadmap to achieve them
while competing against the best of Europe