THE GSS TEAM
Our Services
There are many important steps to take before you get to sign to the school of your dreams and board a flight to the United States. We are here to provide you with all of the necessary tools to make the process easy.
Evaluation
We will provide a free evaluation of your athletic and academic situation. During this evaluation we will answer any questions you may have and let you know how we can help.
Promotion
We will create a profile for you that will include all the important information for college coaches to scout you. We will use the profile to promote you to schools that meet your academic and athletic needs.
Finalization
Once coaches start to show interest in you then we will be there to guide you through choosing the right university and scholarship that meets all of your wants and needs.
Meet the Team
Emil Furcht
Originally from St. Paul Minnesota, Emil played under 18s at Malmo FF in Sweden and professionally in the United States and Scandinavia. He has experience coaching youth in the US as well as the U17,U20 and Senior levels for Men and Women in Finland. Most recently Emil has worked as an agent focusing on the North American and Nordic Markets. He has completed over 200 transactions in order to help players realize their dreams of playing professional soccer.
Joel Rydstrand
Born and raised in Uppsala, Sweden, Joel has experience playing soccer at a collegiate and professional level. He currently plays professional soccer for CD San Roque de Lepe in Tercera Division, Spain. Prior to arriving in Spain Joel graduated from Creighton University (USA) with a Bachelor Degree in Science, double-majoring in Business Intelligence Analysis and Human Relations. After four successful years as a member of the Creighton Men’s Soccer Program, Joel was drafted in the second round of the 2019 MLS Superdraft by Seattle Sounders. In Seattle, Joel signed with the club’s USL Championship side, Tacoma Defiance, where he played in 2019 before moving to Spain.
Babajide Ogunbiyi
Founder
After his collegiate career came to an end, he was drafted 18th overall in the MLS super draft to the New York Red bull. Instead of signing with the Red bull, he decided to take his chances in Europe by signing a pro contract in Denmark. around the world find other avenues to reach their dreams of playing professional football. In addition to establishing this company, he is also a licensed UEFA coach. With his experience at every level of the game, he holds all of the knowledge necessary to guide young players who are looking to reach the highest level of soccer.
Mike Keeny
Mike brings a wealth of coaching experience to GPE. At the professional level, Mike has coached in Europa League qualifiers with Finnish clubs Kuopion Palloseura and MyPa. Additionally, Mike had stints coaching in Slovakia and worked for Oceana Football Federation as the technical director for Papua New Guinea Football Association. Mike also holds a UEFA pro coaching license. Prior to his time abroad, he coached with Division one programs Louisville, Kentucky and Alabama Birmingham.
Mike has a great network with college coaches and in depth knowledge of college soccer. He understands what is necessary for international players to succeed at the college level and what they need to do to prepare themselves.
Let us help you achieve your dreams!
We would love to be able to help you continue to chase your dreams while getting a top-level education! Fill out our application form and we will evaluate you and get back to you!